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gunge

[guhnj]British Informal.
noun
  1. soft, sticky matter; goo.
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verb (used with object), gunged, gung·ing.
  1. to clog with gunge (often followed by up).
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Origin of gunge

1935–40; expressive coinage; cf. gunk, grunge
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British Dictionary definitions for gunge

gunge

noun
  1. sticky, rubbery, or congealed matter
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verb
  1. (tr; usually passive foll by up) to block or encrust with gunge; clog
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Derived Formsgungy, adjective

Word Origin

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