: 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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Crumbs and other gunk can build up in the basket, on the rack and in the heating coils. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025 But between busy days and multiple people using it, gunk is bound to build up over time. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025 Instead of pulling out a Magic Eraser to free the gunk (and compromising the protective coating), let the cookware soak for a bit before scrubbing it with a sponge or bristle brush. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025 As water evaporates, the steam will help loosen up a bit of the gunk for easy cleaning. Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gunk

Word History

Etymology

from Gunk, trademark for a cleaning solvent

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gunk was in 1943

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“Gunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gunk. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.

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