dunk
Translation
to dip, to submerge
Examples
He likes to dunk his biscuit in tea.
He likes to dunk his biscuit in tea.
The player jumped up to dunk the ball.
The player jumped up to dunk the ball.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((in/into sth.)) to dip (sth.) into (sth.) He likes to dunk his biscuit in tea.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dip, submerge, immerse
Etymology
From Dutch 'dunken' (to dip), related to German 'tunken'.
Memory Tips
Picture dunking a donut in coffee, like at 'Dunkin' Donuts'.