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noun
Alternative form of gong: an outhouse.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, obsolete
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noun
A viscous or sticky substance, particularly an unpleasant one of vague or unknown composition; goo; gunk.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Ireland, UK, uncountable, usually
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Synonyms: goo, goop, grunge, gunk, slime
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noun
Tholin.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal, uncountable, usually
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences
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noun
Alternative spelling of ganj.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: British, India, alt-of, alternative
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verb
To clog with gunge.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: often, with-up
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verb
To cover with gunge.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
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History
See gong.
First attested around 1935–40. Probably an alteration of gunk.
Borrowed from Hindi गंज (gañj).
