gunk

Definition

Grime, dirt, slime; any vague, messy, or unknown substance.

Etymology

Apparently from Gunk, trademark name for a liquid soap; perhaps taken as a blend of grime + funk.

Example Sentences

• "I washed all the gunk off the light fixture, and found that it was white, not brown."
• "Don't get gunk on me. I took a bath last Saturday and I'm all clean."