gunk

/gʌŋk/

Definitions

1. noun

a mass of sticky, viscous, or dirty matter; a residue or deposit

“The mechanic had to clean out the gunk from the engine’s fuel system.”

2. verb

to cover or fill something with a thick or sticky substance

“The tree gunked up the windows with its sap.”

Synonyms

  • muck
  • sludge

Antonyms

  • cleanser
  • purifier