goop

noun

: goo, gunk
goopy adjective

Examples of goop in a Sentence

I stepped in some goop.
Recent Examples on the Web Most recycling processes seek to melt everything down into a bunch of inseparable goop. Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 But exactly how much goop a cold produces is a difficult question to investigate, not least because of all the variables involved. Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 9 Aug. 2024 Though his early music was more abrasive and used unconventional tools like chopsticks to coax harsh sounds from his strings, his later music piled on the phaser goop, resulting in some of the purest and most comforting drone imaginable. Daniel Bromfield, SPIN, 16 July 2024 And, because the design lead was taken from goop, the style is elegant and forward-thinking. Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for goop 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Goop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goop. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.

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