slam-dunk

A verb meaning to forcefully put something through a hoop or, figuratively, to achieve something decisively or with great force.

• 🇩🇪Verb, das bedeutet, den Ball mit Wucht in den Korb zu stopfen, oder im übertragenen Sinn, etwas entschlossen und mit aller Kraft durchzusetzen.

1. Forceful action against B2 informal american

   To take decisive and aggressive action to defeat or overcome an opponent or obstacle.

   • The company slam-dunked the competition with its new product.
   • The lawyer slam-dunked the opposing argument in court.
   • The team slam-dunked their rivals in the final match.

   🇩🇪Vernichtende Niederlage zufügen

   Synonyme: crushdemolishoverpoweroverwhelmsmashsteamrollertrouncevanquish

2. Basketball shot A2 informal american

   To score a goal in basketball by jumping and thrusting the ball forcefully down through the hoop.

   • He slam-dunked the ball with incredible power.
   • The player slam-dunked to the crowd's roar.
   • She practiced for hours to perfect her slam-dunk.

   🇩🇪Slam Dunk

   Synonyme: dunkjamslamstuff

• slam-dunked past participle
• slam-dunked past simple
• slam-dunking present participle
• slam-dunks third person singular