Gunk
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡʌŋk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gunk is a noun meaning (uncountable, informal) Grime, dirt, slime; any vague, messy, or unknown substance.
Meaning
(uncountable, informal) Grime, dirt, slime; any vague, messy, or unknown substance.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) A subculture of 21st century American males, combining elements of modern gothic culture with punk rock.
- (countable) A member of the gunk subculture.
- To soil or make dirty.
Example Sentences
Don't get gunk on me. I took a bath last Saturday and I'm all clean.
I washed all the gunk off the light fixture, and found that it was white, not brown.
Word Forms
- gunks
- gunking
- gunked
Synonyms for gunk
Depending on context, synonyms include goo, goop, grime, gunge, muck, befoul.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include goo, muck, ooze, sludge, slime, guck.
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