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Definition of gunky

gunky

/ˈɡʌŋki/
gun · ky
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• adjective

1

Thick, sticky, greasy, or unpleasant in consistency, or covered in such a substance.

Example

"The mechanic soaked the engine components in solvent to dissolve the gunky buildup of old oil and dirt."

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• Rhymes for gunky

• Nearby Words

gunfighting
gunfire
gunk
gunky
gunlom
gunmaker
gunman

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-20th century from the noun "gunk," which originated as a trademark name (Gunk) filed in 1932 for a degreasing solvent before entering general slang for any thick, greasy grime.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gunky. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gunky
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