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donk

Pronunciation: [dɒŋk]

Word

Learn how to use donk in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “slang”

(noun) a slang term often used to describe a loud or powerful sound, sometimes associated with a car bass system. It's like the 'thump' or 'boom' you hear when a car with strong speakers drives by.

Example

That car had an amazing donk that made everyone's heads turn.

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Not every car has a donk; some are really quiet when they drive past.

Example

Did you hear that donk from the car down the street?

Context: “games”

(verb) to hit or dunk a basketball into the hoop with force. It's a cool move where the player jumps up and scores by slamming the ball into the basket.

Example

He can donk the ball like a pro during the game.

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She didn't manage to donk because the other team blocked her shot.

Example

Have you ever seen someone donk the ball during a match?

Context: “slang”

(verb) to mess around or playfully tease someone. This is often done in a light-hearted way among friends.

Example

They love to donk each other about silly things all the time.

Example

He didn't want to donk his friend because he knew it would upset him.

Example

Do you think it’s okay to donk your friends during a game?

How to pronounce donk

Pronunciation: [dɒŋk]

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