Synonyms of goo

goo

noun

ˈgü 

as in schmaltz

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• schmaltz
• mush
• sludge
• corn
• rubbish
• soap opera
• slush
• tripe
• claptrap
• drivel

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of goo

Solutions might require Gordon’s goo-gun cannon to jam up gears, or Batgirl's hacking Batarang, for example. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026

The action, set on France’s rugged northern coast, is anchored by teen romance, involves far-right anti-migrant activists, and is complicated by blue goo from space that creates clones—including of the two loopy police officers who investigate. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 26 June 2026

Shortly after coming into contact with a mysterious black goo, DeMarr, through his newfound ability to function as a human portal, provided safe passage for Gad and others during a nightclub fire. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026

Directed by Son Jae-gon and starring Gang Dong-won, Uhm Tae-goo, and Park Ji-hyun, the film tracks a faded first-generation K-pop co-ed dance trio making a reckless attempt to stage a comeback two decades after a plagiarism scandal dissolved their careers. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 June 2026