This is the 11244th most frequent Polish word.
górka
Hill or small hill.
In this sentence, 'górka' is used to mean a small hill or mound, describing a geographical feature.
Dzieci bawiły się na górce za domem.
The children were playing on the hill behind the house.
Here, 'górka' figuratively refers to a surplus or excess, conveying an abundance of sugar.
Mamy jeszcze małą górkę cukru w spiżarni.
We still have a small surplus of sugar in the pantry.
In this usage, 'górka' refers to a backlog or some remaining amount of tasks, explaining an accumulation that needs attention.