Definition of Slam dunk

1. Noun. Something that is a sure to occur; a foregone conclusion. "Predicting his success was a slam dunk"

Generic synonyms: Certainty, Foregone Conclusion, Sure Thing
Derivative terms: Slam-dunk

2. Noun. A forceful dunk.
Generic synonyms: Dunk, Dunk Shot, Stuff Shot
Derivative terms: Slam-dunk

Definition of Slam dunk

1. Noun. (basketball) An impressively forceful dunk. ¹

2. Noun. (context: colloquial idiomatic) A task expected to present no difficulty. ¹

3. Noun. (context: yachting) Tacking on top of the wind of the following yacht in close quarters ¹

4. Verb. (basketball) To perform a slam dunk. ¹

5. Verb. (sailing) to perform a slam dunk ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Slam Dunk

slaloming
slalomist
slalomists
slaloms
slam
slam-bang
slam-bangs
slam-dance
slam-dunk
slam-dunk approach
slam-dunk approaches
slam-dunks
slam book
slam dance
slam dancing
slam dunk
slam dunk approach
slam dunk approaches
slam dunked
slam dunking
slam dunks
slam on
slam the door on
slambang
slambanged
slambanging
slambangs
slambook
slambooks
slamdance

Literary usage of Slam dunk

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town by Cory Doctorow (2006)
"J\JUI irt said that the anarchist bookstore would be a slam dunk, but it turned out to be the hardest sell of all. "I spoke to them last month, ..."

2. Competitive Change in the Electric Power Industry: The Oklahoma Perspective edited by Don Nickles (1999)
"... by no means a slam dunk; it is complex and to many of us, just a bit confusing. five in-depth studies to be conducted by all affected parties and the ..."

3. Threat of Bioterrorism and the Spread of Infectious Diseases: Hearing Before edited by Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (2001)
"And right now, I mean, I thought it was a slam dunk. I've been the chairman of the Judiciary Committee for years. I introduced it, thought I'd get a hearing ..."

4. Punitive Damages: Tort Reform & Fda Defenses: Hearings Before the Committee edited by Orrin G. Hatch (1998)
"Is it one that is slam-dunk or is it one that is in for a long, grueling fight for every inch of that contingent fee, and maybe more is deserved? ..."

5. The Voyage of Sabra: An Ecological Cruise Through the Caribbean, with Extras by Michael L. Frankel (1990)
"I wanted someone to experience and celebrate the accomplishment with me. It was like a graceful slam dunk with nobody in the stands to see it and cheer. ..."

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