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double-dink

double-dink

9.8
A scoring play in a game where a player or team scores twice in one match
  • noun
  • Jargon
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  • Scoring a double-dink in the final round gave her team a big advantage.

Examples

  • After securing a double-dink, the player celebrated with his teammates.

  • He scored a double-dink during the final match.

  • The announcer highlighted his impressive double-dink during the broadcast.

  • The team celebrated their double-dink in the championship game.

  • Scoring a double-dink in the championship match secured victory for the team.

  • The crowd erupted in cheers after the player achieved a double-dink.

  • Her double-dink in the tournament helped her win the most valuable player award.

Surface Forms

double-dink singular
double-dinks plural

Morphology

double-dink = double + dink (semi-transparent) = double + dink

The compound meaning ('two' + a single light/soft score) is compositionally clear, but 'dink' is sports-specific slang and may be unknown to average learners.

Etymology

Double-dink combines double ('two') and dink ('a light, clever hit' often used in sports), so it gives the image of a player making two quick, skillful scores or successes in one game.