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Definition of gloopy

gloopy

/ˈɡluːpi/
gloop · y
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• adjective

1

Having a thick, sticky, semi-liquid consistency; messy or slimy.

Example

"The overcooked oatmeal had turned into a thick, gloopy mess at the bottom of the pot."

2

Excessively or cloyingly sentimental; overly emotional or melodramatic.

Example

"Critics panned the film for its gloopy soundtrack and predictable romantic subplot."

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• Rhymes for gloopy

• Nearby Words

gloominess
gloomy
gloop
gloopy
glop
gloppy
gloria

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from 'gloop' (an imitative word suggesting a thick, sloppy substance, perhaps influenced by 'goo' and 'slop') plus the adjective-forming suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gloopy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gloopy
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