goop

noun

: goo, gunk
goopy adjective

Examples of goop in a Sentence

I stepped in some goop.
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Is building a neighborhood made out of shimmery gold goop a metaphor for a movie? Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024 As an example, Danny gets covered with goop on his face and the storyboard has a rough indication to that. Josh Weiss, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Claude Marble and Oak Wood Bar Cabinet by goop The collection also has a statement chandelier inspired by jewelry from goop’s label. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024 Clean Your Fridge Weekly Seeing some scary goop under your groceries in the corner of your fridge? Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024 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 12 Dec. 2024.

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