gunk
Meaning
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- (informal) Dirt or grime; 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.
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɡʌŋk/
Etymology
Apparently from Gunk, trademark name for a liquid soap; perhaps taken as a blend of grime + funk.
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