Dunt

usgb/dʌnt/
noun

A heavy blow or hit.

He felt a dunt on the back of his head.
Visual representation of "dunt" - A heavy blow or hit.

Often appears as...

  • give a dunt
  • receive a dunt

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Informal

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Physical Sensation

Used to describe a physical impact felt by someone, often unexpectedly.

Illustration for Physical Sensation
I got a dunt in the arm while walking through the crowded market.
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Localized Impact

Refers to a specific area being hit rather than a general force.

Illustration for Localized Impact
A football flew from the field and gave me a sharp dunt on the shoulder.
Visual representation of the word "Dunt"

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