: filthy, sticky, or greasy matter
gunky adjective

Examples of gunk in a Sentence

The engine was all full of gunk. I need to wipe this gunk off my hands.
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That gunk needs to be fired out en masse and the water is being topped up anyway at this point. Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 The microwave filter is crucial for protecting your microwave's internal parts from gunk getting stuck or the fans from overheating. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 July 2025 While removing gunk, sweeping and prepping homes for installation, Riley ran into a homeowner in search of meaningful family heirlooms in a sea of debris and filth. Sophia Leone, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025 Some rope toys can double as a flosser, while some harder toys can work on fighting plaque and other gunk on teeth. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for gunk

Word History

Etymology

from Gunk, trademark for a cleaning solvent

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gunk was in 1943

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“Gunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gunk. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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