degunkify

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Meaning · English

To remove a blockage of dirt or grime from.

Register: humorous, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

An aluminum window screen (nonrusting) placed at the bottom of your paint sink makes it easy to degunkify your sink.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “degunkify” mean?

To remove a blockage of dirt or grime from.

Is “degunkify” formal or informal?

degunkify is generally humorous, slang.