Definition of goonext
as in corn
something (as a work of literature or music) that is too sentimental the latest goo from a children's author who knows how to lay it on thick

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Recent Examples of goo The world of Obex — and, by extension, the real world that Conor avoids — is frightening, full of textures (goo, mud, flames) and bugs whose yuckiness transcends 8-bit animation. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026 Mucilage is found across the plant world Okra is not the only plant with goo-producing levels of mucilage. Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026 And there's plenty of ways to cook it, like roasting it on high heat, that eliminates the goo while retaining benefits. Dr. Steven Gundry, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026 The goo stops them from perishing, and the two embrace in a hug. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for goo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goo
Noun
  • His favorite spots for lunch include Manjar Blanco, a casual farm-to-table restaurant known for its tacos, and Pancho Maíz, which specializes in rustic corn dishes.
    April Long, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The mix does include some peanuts, but there are also Cajun-style corn sticks, roasted corn, almonds, honey roasted sesame sticks, and my favorite component—butter toffee peanuts.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Ask what went into bagged or bulk compost, and favor products made from yard waste, leaves, or clean food scraps over those blended with municipal solid waste or sewage sludge.
    Dr. Avishesh Neupane, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The way his Liverpool Scouse accent sludges across the track with a kind of soccer hooligan attitude could convert the most red-blooded NFL fan into a Champions League lifer.
    Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026

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“Goo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goo. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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