goo

noun

ˈgü 

1

: a viscid or sticky substance

2

: something that is overly or objectively sentimental

Synonyms of goo

• corn
• sludge

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

Recent Examples on the Web

People used the app to generate fake videos of women being strangled or splattered with mysterious white goo, people committing crimes, and public figures wearing Nazi-like uniforms. —Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026

The interior of this toiletry bag is coated in a cherry red water-resistant material, so when her beauty products inevitably leak everywhere during transit, their goo won’t take the bag with it. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026

Remove Sticky Messes A bit of coconut oil applied to sticky residue like that left behind on a jar after the label is removed acts as a natural alternative to adhesive and goo removers. —Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026

A lot of blood and weird vampire goo! —Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

perhaps short for burgoo

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing goo

• goo-goo
• moo goo gai pan

Rhymes for goo

• blew
• blue
• boo
• brew
• chew
• chou
• clue
• coo
• coup
• crew
• cue
• dew

Kids Definition

goo

noun

ˈgü 

: a sticky substance

gooey

ˈgü-ē 

adjective

Etymology

perhaps short for burgoo "oatmeal gruel"