goop

noun

: goo, gunk
goopy adjective

Examples of goop in a Sentence

I stepped in some goop.
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The signature citrus scent is intoxicating, the crystal pink goop is stunning, the lather is so rich and luxurious. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 Usually the goop founder can be seen with her hair worn down and straight around her face. Hedy Phillips, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024 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 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 3 Jan. 2025.

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