Gunge

Pronunciation

• IPA: /É¡ÊŒndÍ¡Ê’/

Origin

First attested around 1935-40. Probably an alteration of gunk.

Full definition of gunge

Noun

1. (British) A soft, sticky mass; goo; gunk.
• unknown date, New Scientist:They call this solid material tholin (after the Greek word for muddy), but it seems likely that chemists will continue to call this rather familiar material “gunge.”

Derived terms

• gungey/gungy

Verb

1. (often with "up") To clog with gunge.
2. (British) To cover someone with gunge.

Synonyms

• goo
• goop
• grunge
• gunk
• slime