Meaning of the word gunge in English

What does gunge mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gunge

US /ɡʌndʒ/
UK /ɡʌndʒ/

Noun

a sticky, messy, or unpleasant substance

Example:
The old pipes were full of black, slimy gunge.
There was some sticky gunge on the bottom of my shoe.

Verb

to cover or fill with a sticky, messy, or unpleasant substance

Example:
The children loved to gunge each other with mud.
The machine was all gunged up with grease and dirt.