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Gunk

//ɡʌŋk// noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Grime, dirt, slime; any vague, messy, or unknown substance. informal, uncountable

    "I washed all the gunk off the light fixture, and found that it was white, not brown."

  2. 2
    any thick, viscous matter wordnet
  3. 3
    A subculture of 21st century American males, combining elements of modern gothic culture with punk rock. uncountable
  4. 4
    A member of the gunk subculture. countable
Verb
  1. 1
    To soil or make dirty.

Etymology

Etymology 1

Apparently from Gunk, trademark name for a liquid soap; perhaps taken as a blend of grime + funk.

Etymology 2

Apparently from Gunk, trademark name for a liquid soap; perhaps taken as a blend of grime + funk.

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