gunk

Meaning

Noun

1. (informal, uncountable) Grime, dirt, slime; any vague, messy, or unknown substance.
2. (uncountable) A subculture of 21st century American males, combining elements of modern gothic culture with punk rock.
3. (countable) A member of the gunk subculture.

Verb

To soil or make dirty.

Synonyms

goop

gook

guck

gunge

muck

ooze

goo

slime

sludge

sticky

slimy

crud

Translations

المادّة اللّزجة

llot

llim

llaca

tarquim

boue

lie

fanghiglia

limo

melma

mota

belletta

barro

gosma

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɡʌŋk/

Etymology

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