English Explanatory Dictionary

goop

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A thick, slimy substance; goo.
  2. A silly, stupid, or boorish person.
verb
  1. To apply a thick, slimy, or goo-like substance.
  2. To stare; gawk.

Pronunciation

/ɡuːp/ en-us-goop.ogg

Word forms

goop goops gooping gooped

Etymology

1930s, perhaps a variant of goo; compare gloop, and glob.

Derived words

gook goopy
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