gunk

[ guhngk ]
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nounInformal.
  1. any sticky or greasy residue or accumulation: gunk on the oil filter.

Origin of gunk

1
An Americanism dating back to 1932; originally a trademark name for a degreasing solvent

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gunk

/ (ɡʌŋk) /


noun
  1. informal slimy, oily, or filthy matter

Origin of gunk

1
C20: perhaps of imitative origin

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