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Definition of gooey

gooey

/ˈɡuː.i/
goo · ey
Adverb:gooily
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• adjective

1

Soft, thick, and sticky or viscid in consistency, especially in an appealing way when describing food.

Example

"She pulled a tray of warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies out of the oven."

2

Excessively or cloyingly sentimental and romantic (informal).

Example

"He usually avoids gooey love songs, preferring upbeat rock music instead."

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• Rhymes for gooey

• Nearby Words

goody
goodyear
goodyera
gooey
gooeyness
goof
goofball

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in early 20th-century American English from the noun 'goo' (a sticky or viscid substance, likely an alteration of 'burgoo', a thick oatmeal porridge served to sailors) combined with the adjectival suffix '-ey'.

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