gunge

[ guhnj ]

noun

1. soft, sticky matter; goo.

verb (used with object)

, gunged, gung·ing.

1. to clog with gunge (often followed by up ).

gunge

/ ɡʌndʒ /

noun

1. sticky, rubbery, or congealed matter

verb

1. tr; usually passivefoll byup to block or encrust with gunge; clog

Derived Forms

• ˈgungy, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gunge¹

1935–40; expressive coinage; gunk, grunge

Word History and Origins

Origin of gunge¹

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

Example Sentences

All was here enacted precisely as it had been acted on the occasion of the King's visit to Muftee Gunge.

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He said that the Native report was that our force was at Bushire Gunge.

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The same corps next captured Busherut Gunge, a walled town with wet ditches.

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