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gunk

/ɡʌŋk/ noun · British & US
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What does gunk mean?

noun

A mass of sticky or dirty matter; a substance that is difficult to clean or remove. A mixture of oil and water, especially one that has separated into two distinct layers.

Example

"The gunk in the drain was clogging the pipes."

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