goo

[goo]

noun

Informal.

1. a thick or sticky substance.

   Wash that goo off your hands.

2. maudlin sentimentality.

goo

/ ɡuː /

noun

1. a sticky or viscous substance

2. coy or sentimental language or ideas

Word History and Origins

Origin of goo¹

1910–15, perhaps short for burgoo

Word History and Origins

Origin of goo¹

C20: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

But Baltimore has no spirit without him; the offense turns to goo and the vibes get worse.

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While its towering and sleek exoskeleton frame and otherworldly facial features — this one has human-like silver teeth, dripping in goo — remain a formidable sight, its invisible terror is what often brings the horror.

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There’s also a walking dead character added to the mix, so expect gore in the form of goo, brains and bugs.

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Forte says as blueberry goo oozes out of his pastry.

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In the People story, Steve Doocy, 68, joked that his son had actually been hit by “a stork” and that George had arrived shortly after his son shampooed out any bird goo.

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Related Words

• gunk 
• muck 
• sludge