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gunge.

A viscous or sticky substance, particularly an unpleasant one of vague or unknown composition; goo; gunk.

5 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɡʌnd͡ʒ/
  1. A viscous or sticky substance, particularly an unpleasant one of vague or unknown composition; goo; gunk.

    Ireland · UK · uncountable · usually
  2. Tholin.

    informal · uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

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

verb/ɡʌnd͡ʒ/
  1. To clog with gunge.

    often · with-up
  2. To cover with gunge.

    UK
Where this word comes from

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

noun/ɡʌnd͡ʒ/
  1. Alternative spelling of ganj.

    British · India · alt-of · alternative
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Hindi गंज (gañj).

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