Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gunge
Noun
/ɡʌndʒ/
Definition
A thick, sticky substance or sludge, often unpleasant or dirty.
Examples
- The kids got covered in gunge after playing in the mud.
- There was some gunge on the bottom of the old canister.
- Cleaning the gunge from the pipes took all day.
Meaning
Gunge refers to any kind of viscous, gooey material, typically of a messy or unclean nature. It can be used to describe substances that accumulate in various contexts, making things difficult or unsightly.
Synonyms
- slime
- gunk
- muck
- grime
- filth