gunky

Example Sentences

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When gunky black waves began crashing onto the shores of Huntington Beach after last month’s oil spill, Bill Kasper felt as blue as the next surfer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

Scientists don’t yet know exactly how Alzheimer’s forms but one theory is that gunky amyloid buildup plays a key role, although drug after drug that targets it has failed.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 29, 2022

“The cords get gunky, they don’t retract. You have to hold the thing down with your other hand.”

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2022

Then, scrub for mere moments with a sponge — any crusty, gunky residue will melt right off.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2022

I almost lose it right there, taking that first step, because it's a gunky pond and the mud is really oozy and deep and it sucks right up to my knees.

From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick