Pronunciation: [ɡˈʌŋkiəst] (IPA) 
Gunkiest is an adjective meaning "most covered in gunk". This word is spelt /ˈɡʌŋkiɪst/, with the stress on the first syllable. The "g" at the beginning is pronounced /ɡ/, while the "u" is pronounced as a short "uh" sound /ʌ/. The second syllable "nki" is pronounced with a velar nasal sound /ŋ/ and the vowel sound /i/. The third syllable "est" is pronounced with a long "e" sound /i/ and the final consonant sound /st/.
"Gunkiest" is a colloquial term used to describe something that is excessively dirty, grimy, or unpleasantly sticky. The word "gunk" is often associated with a thick, viscous substance that can accumulate over time due to a lack of cleanliness or maintenance.
When something is referred to as "gunkiest," it implies that it is covered or filled with this kind of unclean and sticky substance. This term is commonly used to describe objects, surfaces, or substances that have accumulated a significant amount of dirt, grime, or other unwanted materials.
For example, a person might refer to the greasy and grimy kitchen sponge left unwashed for weeks as the "gunkiest sponge" they have ever seen. Similarly, a neglected car engine covered in oil and dust might be described as the "gunkiest engine" one can come across.
The term "gunkiest" can also be figuratively used to describe situations, experiences, or environments that are unpleasant or dirty in a non-physical sense. For instance, a person might describe a crowded, sweaty, and poorly ventilated concert venue as the "gunkiest place" they have ever been to, emphasizing its unclean and unpleasant atmosphere.
Overall, "gunkiest" is an informal, descriptive term used to emphasize the highly unclean, grimy, or sticky nature of an object, substance, or environment.
The word gunkiest is derived from the noun gunk, which originated in the early 20th century. The exact etymology of gunk is uncertain, but it is believed to be an alteration or combination of words like goo and junk. Gunk refers to a sticky, messy, or unpleasant substance or material. The suffix -iest is added to form the superlative degree, meaning the most gunky.
