Synonyms of gunknext
: filthy, sticky, or greasy matter
gunky adjective

Examples of gunk in a Sentence

The engine was all full of gunk. I need to wipe this gunk off my hands.
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After removing hair and other gunk, use very hot water to flush out grease and soap scum. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025 The Mighty Patch works to absorb the gunk from pimples and help speed up the healing process. Daley Quinn, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025 The amount of nondescript gunk that my bed vac sucked out of the mattress was alarming and quite possibly altered my brain chemistry. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025 These clear hydrocolloid stickers draw out whitehead gunk and protect skin for faster healing—all while staying virtually invisible on your skin. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 2 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gunk

Word History

Etymology

from Gunk, trademark for a cleaning solvent

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gunk was in 1946

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“Gunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gunk. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.

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