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