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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This horror film from director Na Hong-jin is set in a quiet rural village in South Korea, where bumbling police officer Jong-goo (Kwak Do-won) goes about his everyday work in a humdrum manner. Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025 The only thing that had to be digitalized, was some of the melting goo and some of the flies jumping down. Leia Mendoza, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025 In one, the kitten sits by a backyard swimming pool full of rainbow goo. John Ruwitch, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025 On August 17, the agency posted a photo on social media of someone holding what appears to be a large ball of gelatinous goo. Kelli Bender, People.com, 27 Aug. 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 17 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

goo

noun
: a sticky substance
gooey adjective
Etymology

perhaps short for burgoo "oatmeal gruel"

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