gunk

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun any thick, viscous matter

Etymology

Apparently from Gunk, trademark name for a liquid soap; perhaps taken as a blend of grime + funk.

In classic literature

Synonyms

sludge, slime, goo, goop, gook, guck, muck, ooze

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