Definitions for gunk

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Spelling: [guhngk]
IPA: /gʌŋk/

Gunk is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 21 anagrams from letters in gunk (gknu).

Definitions for gunk

noun

  1. any sticky or greasy residue or accumulation:

Origin of gunk

An Americanism dating back to 1932; originally a trademark name for a degreasing solvent

Examples for gunk

"gunk" is the poor makeshift that must be employed to indicate it.

Penrod uttered one half-hearted "gunk" as he turned in at his own gate.

"Hope that gunk they used to monkey up my complexion doesn't sweat out," he told himself.

Alive or dead, the gunk was the most powerful desiccant I'd ever heard of.

"gunk" and "chaw" are the Scots for a bitter and envious disappointment which shows itself in face and eyes.

I've been fighting this cowlick ever since I've been a kid—stocking caps, gunk, the works.

gunk; a 'take in,' a 'sell'; as a verb, to 'take in,' to cheat.

Word Value for gunk
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

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