Definition

More dirty or sticky than something else.

Example

The kitchen was gunkier than I expected after the party.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you noticed how the kitchen gets gunkier every week?

Yeah, especially after cooking those messy meals.

I think we need to clean it more often to avoid that.

Definitely! A little maintenance goes a long way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gunkier → The word 'gunkier' is derived from 'gunk' (a colloquial term meaning a thick, sticky substance) and the suffix '-ier' (indicating a comparative form). The term 'gunkier' means more gunky or having a thicker, stickier quality than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gunk' as a thick, sticky mess, and remember that 'gunkier' means something is even more like that mess.

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