gunge

[ guhnj ]

noun

soft, sticky matter; goo.

verb (used with object),gunged, gung·ing.

to clog with gunge (often followed by up).

Origin of gunge

1935–40; expressive coinage; cf. gunk, grunge

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How to use gunge in a sentence

The collection of the customs from all quarters they have stopped, and collected them at their own gunges.
The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. XI. (of 12) | Edmund Burke

British Dictionary definitions for gunge

gunge

/ (ɡʌndʒ) informal /

noun

sticky, rubbery, or congealed matter

verb

(tr; usually passive foll by up) to block or encrust with gunge; clog

Origin of gunge

C20: of imitative origin, perhaps influenced by goo and sponge

Derived forms of gunge

gungy, adjective

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