Sports & Leisure

Slam dunk

slæm dʌŋk

noun

What does Slam dunk mean?

A forceful basketball score; a guaranteed success.

Example sentence

"This deal is a slam dunk."

American usage tip

From basketball — means certain to succeed.

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