slam dunk

noun

Synonyms of slam dunknext
1
: dunk shot
2
: sure thing
the case is a slam dunk
slam-dunk
ˈslam-ˈdəŋk How to pronounce slam dunk (audio)
verb

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The vote proved to be a slam dunk for our side with a 24 to 5 win. There's no doubt that he's guilty. The case is a slam dunk.
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The feature is pretty much a slam dunk, with the camera’s roving eye picking out random pairs of people in the stands who may or may not be actual couples — and therein lies part of the fun. — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2025 And then there are those shows that might not seem like slam dunks to rank as big hits with Generation Alpha. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 31 July 2025 There was a time during this season that didn’t seem like a slam dunk. — Michael Russo, New York Times, 17 May 2025 Holmes Beach is a slam dunk for families, and Bean Point is perfect for those seeking solace. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for slam dunk

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First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of slam dunk was in 1969

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slam dunk

noun
: dunk shot
slam-dunk
ˈslam-ˈdəŋk
verb
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