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gunk


gunk

noun \ˈgəŋk\

Definition of GUNK

: filthy, sticky, or greasy matter
gunky \ˈgəŋ-kē\ adjective

Examples of GUNK

  1. The engine was all full of gunk.
  2. I need to wipe this gunk off my hands.

Origin of GUNK

from Gunk, trademark for a cleaning solvent
First Known Use: 1943

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