1
: a viscid or sticky substance
2
: sentimental tripe

Examples of goo in a Sentence

What's this goo all over the stove? the latest goo from a children's author who knows how to lay it on thick
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When the fish are brought to the surface, however, the comparative lack of pressure causes their bodies to collapse into shapeless puddles of goo. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025 Much like an armored and insulated house, the oozy goo allows bacteria to safely live, thrive and replicate. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025 At Gropius Bau, black goo dripped from a handblown hourglass counting down specifically to the end of the exhibition. Emily McDermott, ARTnews.com, 11 Mar. 2025 Spattered food and grease can harden or become a sticky goo, making cleaning up later difficult. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for goo

Word History

Etymology

perhaps short for burgoo

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of goo was in 1900

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“Goo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goo. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

goo

noun
: a sticky substance
gooey adjective
Etymology

perhaps short for burgoo "oatmeal gruel"

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