gunge

Meaning

Noun

1. (Ireland, UK, uncountable, usually) A viscous or sticky substance, particularly an unpleasant one of vague or unknown composition; goo; gunk.
2. (informal, uncountable, usually) Tholin.

Verb

1. (often, with-up) To clog with gunge.
2. (British) To cover with gunge.

Synonyms

gunk

slime

goo

scum

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɡʌnd͡ʒ/

Etymology

First attested around 1935–40. Probably an alteration of gunk.