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English word origin

Etymology of gunge

See gong.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

Alternative form of gong: an outhouse.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See gong.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

A viscous or sticky substance, particularly an unpleasant one of vague or unknown composition; goo; gunk. · Tholin.

verb

To clog with gunge. · To cover with gunge.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

First attested around 1935–40. Probably an alteration of gunk.

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Source etymology 3

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noun

Alternative spelling of ganj.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Hindi गंज (gañj).

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