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 Snail goo One of the more artful shots in Wuthering Heights features the clearish mucus of a snail trailing along a window. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026 Indigenous people and Spanish settlers utilized the viscous goo for medicinal purposes and waterproofing boats. Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026 Broken eggs placed in bed as a prank are an excuse for Heathcliff to let the goo drip suggestively across his calloused hand. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026 That goo becomes a recurring motif, resurfacing during her magical meet-cute later in the video. Bryan West, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for goo
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Noun
  • The corns should appear plump and nearly doubled in size.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Glyphosate is commonly used to control weeds on crops such as wheat, corn, soybeans, and oats.
    Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Dancing with an old fave will be almost as exciting as getting a glimpse of the primordial riverbed, which is usually covered with sludge.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Little filth flies such as drain flies breed in sludge and decaying matter that can build up in drain pipes, says Oi.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026

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“Goo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goo. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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