gunk

[ɡʌŋk]

gunk Definition

dirt, grease, or other unwanted substances that stick to something.

Using gunk: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gunk" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The car engine was clogged with gunk.

  • Example

    I need to clean the gunk off the kitchen counters.

  • Example

    The pipes were full of gunk and needed to be cleaned out.

gunk Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gunk

Phrases with gunk

  • covered in or full of gunk

    Example

    The pool was gunky and needed to be cleaned.

  • gunk up

    to become clogged or obstructed with gunk

    Example

    The drain gunked up and wouldn't drain properly.

  • a cleaning product designed to remove gunk from surfaces

    Example

    I used a gunk remover to clean the oven.

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Summary: gunk in Brief

'Gunk' [ɡʌŋk] refers to dirt, grease, or other unwanted substances that stick to something. It is often used to describe substances that clog or obstruct pipes or machinery, as in 'The car engine was clogged with gunk.' 'Gunk' can also be used as an adjective, as in 'The pool was gunky and needed to be cleaned.'