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Definition of goo

goo

/ɡuː/
goo
Adverb:gooily
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Plural:goos
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Adjective:gooey
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• noun

1

A sticky, slimy, or viscous substance, often of an unpleasant or messy nature.

Example

"The children spent the afternoon mixing glue and food coloring to make a bowl of green goo."

2

Excessive, cloying sentimentality or mawkish emotion in speech, writing, or music.

Example

"Critics dismissed the romantic comedy as pure sentimental goo lacking any genuine emotional depth."

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• Rhymes for goo

• Nearby Words

gonglike
gongora
gonorrhea
goo
goober
good
good king henry

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in early 20th-century American English, the word is likely imitative or expressive in origin, possibly influenced by 'burgoo' (a thick oatmeal porridge or stew).

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