gunge
A viscous or sticky substance, particularly an unpleasant one of vague or unknown…A viscous or sticky substance, particularly an unpleasant one of vague or unknown composition; goo; gunk.
/ɡʌnd͡ʒ/
Meaning
2 senses(Ireland, UK, uncountable, usually)A viscous or sticky substance, particularly an unpleasant one of vague or unknown composition; goo; gunk.
(informal, uncountable, usually)Tholin.
Origin
First attested around 1935–40. Probably an alteration of gunk.First attested around 1935–40. Probably an alteration of gunk.
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