guck

[ guhk, gook ]
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nounInformal.
  1. slime or oozy dirt: the guck in a stagnant pond.

  2. any oozy, sticky, or slimy substance: a can of guck to patch the roof.

Origin of guck

1
1945–50; perhaps blend of goo and muck

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guck

/ (ɡʌk, ɡʊk) /


noun
  1. slimy matter; gunk

Origin of guck

1
C20: perhaps a blend of goo and muck

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