English Explanatory Dictionary

gedunk

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A snack; a junk food item.
  2. A canteen or snack bar.

Word forms

gedunk gedunks

Etymology

The word was used by U.S. Marines stationed in China in the 20s and 30s to denote candy or sweets the Marines would give to their girlfriends.

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