of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or resembling gunk
Word origin
[gunk + -y1]-y is a native English suffix of adjectives meaning “characterized by or inclined to”the substance or action of the word or stem to which the suffix is attached. Otherwords that use the affix -y include: dreamy, grouchy, juicy, rumbly
Examples of 'gunky' in a sentence
gunky
Categorically not gunky, it stays put, despite the light texture.
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In order to be effective, serious concealers tend to be thick and gunky.
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Saltwater leaves it quite gunky, making it easier to put up.
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It reminds me of old-fashioned hair pomades, except it's not at all sticky or gunky.
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While on the subject of anchovies, this finer, less gunky version of a puttanesca is worth a try, too.