1 C1 idiomatic slang
(Very informal, rare) To fail or drop out of school, a course, or a competitive program.
"He dunked out of the training program in the second week."
inseparable
dunk out
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
(Very informal, chiefly American) To fail out of or withdraw from school, a program, or a competition.
In plain English
To fail and have to leave school or a course.
What does "dunk out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Non-standard and not found in major dictionaries. Occasionally used in very informal American speech, possibly as a blend of 'drop out' and 'flunk out'. ESL learners should use 'drop out' or 'flunk out' instead.
Words that pair with "dunk out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
school college course program
How to conjugate "dunk out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
dunk out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
dunks out
he/she/it
Past simple
dunked out
yesterday
Past participle
dunked out
have + pp
-ing form
dunking out
continuous
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