Definition of GUNK

gunk

Plural: gunks

Noun

  • Filthy, sticky, or greasy matter; sludge.
  • any thick, viscous matter
  • Grime, dirt, slime; any vague, messy, or unknown substance.
  • A subculture of 21st century American males, combining elements of modern gothic culture with punk rock.
  • A member of the gunk subculture.

Verb

  • To soil or make dirty.

Examples

  • His rack was full of GUNK, making it hard to form any coherent words.
  • I washed all the gunk off the light fixture, and found that it was white, not brown.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 9

gunk: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
gunk: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gunk: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

gunk: valid Words With Friends Word