guck

[ guhk, gook ]

noun

, Informal.

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.

guck

/ ɡʌk; ɡʊk /

noun

1. slimy matter; gunk

Word History and Origins

Origin of guck¹

1945–50; perhaps blend of goo and muck

Word History and Origins

Origin of guck¹

C20: perhaps a blend of goo and muck

Example Sentences

The water levels varied with every step, rising from feet to knees to thighs in an instant, then back to shoe-sucking guck.

From Outside Online

Yes took good care of the great guck, and the icks, and the three-toed yock.

From Project Gutenberg

When this guck gets out into the air it hardens like cement.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• gunk
• muck
• sludge