Blunge

/blʌndʒ/ verb

Definition

In pottery and ceramics, to mix or stir clay with water to create a uniform slip or paste.

Etymology

Origin uncertain, possibly from Old English or a blend of words, but first recorded in ceramics contexts in the 19th century. The word is primarily used as technical jargon in pottery and tile manufacturing.

Kelly Says

While 'blunge' sounds like it could be related to 'blunder,' it's actually a secret pottery word—potters and ceramic makers have been blunging clay for centuries, but most people have never heard it!

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