# gunk

> English word · Noun · IPA /ɡʌŋk/ · frequency rank #56,162

## Definitions
1. Grime, dirt, slime; any vague, messy, or unknown substance.
2. A subculture of 21st century American males, combining elements of modern gothic culture with punk rock.
3. A member of the gunk subculture.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/gunk