goop

noun

Synonyms of goopnext
: goo, gunk
goopy adjective

Examples of goop in a Sentence

I stepped in some goop.
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With this latest special, fans get a peek into Squirm's colorful yet grotesque world of goop, gore and guts. Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2026 For each take, the belly will be prepped with a uterus and a baby to deliver, but the uterus needs to contain faux amniotic liquid (vinegar based, because water would wash all the birth goop off the silicone baby), and the magnets aren’t strong enough to hold it all in. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026 The earth between the pipe and the riverbank is covered in a slick-looking, bright orange goop. Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026 Her long-standing affinity for John Galliano, Dior, and Giorgio Armani, paired with her own contemporary vision through the goop brand, reflects a deep understanding of luxury living. Mason Leib, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for goop

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of goo

First Known Use

circa 1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of goop was circa 1918

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“Goop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goop. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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