# karung guni

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkɑːɹəŋ ˌɡuːni/

## Definitions
1. A traditional scrap dealer or rag-and-bone man who visits residential zones to collect unwanted items.

## Etymology
From Malay karung guni (“gunny sack”); guni is derived from Sanskrit गोणी (goṇī). Doublet of gunny.

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