gunkiest

Covered in residue

Gunkiest is the superlative form of gunky, meaning most covered with or resembling gunk—sticky, messy, unidentifiable residue.

That's the gunkiest drain I've ever seen.

The word is informal and slightly playful, used when describing accumulated grime or sludge.

textural

stickiest

Most prone to cling

tackiest · messiest · cruddy · residue · buildup · viscous · congealed · caked · crusty · globby

mechanical

clogged

Blocked by buildup

grease · lubricant · residue · buildup · seized · corroded · deposits · oily · filters · pistons

cosmetic

mascara

Lash-darkening cosmetic

smudged · caked · buildup · pores · residue · product · layered · flaky · streaky · applicator

Opposites
cleanliness/purity

gunkiestcleanest

Most free from dirt

spotless · immaculate · purest · pristine · sparkling clean

texture/consistency

gunkiestsmoothest

Most free from irregularities

clearest · free-flowing · unclogged · slick · sleek

Family

gunk, gunky, gunked, gunking, degunk, degunks, degunking

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G