slam-dunk

• Verbe signifiant enfoncer violemment un ballon dans le panier au basket-ball, ou, au sens figuré, réussir quelque chose de manière décisive et avec force.

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

1. Forceful action againstB2informalamerican

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

   Action décisive et énergique

   • 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.

   Synonymescrushdemolishoverpoweroverwhelmsmashsteamrollertrouncevanquish

2. Basketball shotA2informalamerican

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

   dunker

   • 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.

   Synonymesdunkjamslamstuff