gunge

[ guhnj ]

noun

1. soft, sticky matter; goo.

verb (used with object)

, gunged, gung·ing.

1. to clog with gunge (often followed by up ).

gunge

/ ɡʌndʒ /

noun

1. sticky, rubbery, or congealed matter

verb

1. tr; usually passivefoll byup to block or encrust with gunge; clog

Derived Forms

• ˈgungy, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gunge¹

1935–40; expressive coinage; gunk, grunge

Word History and Origins

Origin of gunge¹

C20: of imitative origin, perhaps influenced by goo and sponge

Example Sentences

By attacking gunge called beta amyloid which builds up in the brains of people with Alzheimer's, they have the potential to change the way the disease is treated.

From BBC

First broadcast on ITV on 10 October 1992, along with Blind Date and Beadle's About, and regularly pitched against the "Gotchas" and gunge tank of Noel's House Party on BBC One, it was like nothing seen before in that sought-after slot.

From BBC

Lecanemab attacks the sticky gunge - called beta amyloid - that builds up in the brains of people with Alzheimer's.

From BBC

Overheating a cheese sauce, especially in the oven, can cause its emulsion to break, turning a velvety pasta into a grainy gunge.

From New York Times

In pantomimes there’s always a scene where a character gets covered in food, or gunge.

From New York Times