Gloppy

Pronunciation: /ˈɡlɑpi/

Definitions of gloppy

adjective Describing something that is messy, sloppy, or watery in texture.

Example Sentences

A1 The gloppy mud stuck to my shoes as I walked through the field.

A2 The gloppy sauce on the pasta made it difficult to eat.

B1 The gloppy paint dripped down the canvas, creating a messy masterpiece.

B2 The gloppy texture of the pudding was off-putting to some, but others enjoyed it.

C1 The chef's gloppy gravy was a hit with the customers, adding a rich flavor to the dish.

C2 Despite its gloppy appearance, the stew was packed with delicious flavors and spices.

Examples of gloppy in a Sentence

formal The chef was disappointed with the gloppy consistency of the sauce.

informal I hate it when my sandwich gets all gloppy from too much mayo.

slang The ice cream was so gloppy, it was like trying to eat soup with a fork.

figurative Her emotions were gloppy and hard to decipher after the breakup.

Grammatical Forms of gloppy

• past tense: glopped
• plural: gloppies
• comparative: gloppier
• superlative: gloppiest
• present tense: glops
• future tense: will glop
• perfect tense: has glopped
• continuous tense: is glopping
• singular: gloppy
• positive degree: gloppy
• infinitive: to glop
• gerund: glopping
• participle: glopping

Origin and Evolution of gloppy

First Known Use: 1926 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'gloppy' is believed to have originated as an onomatopoeic term, imitating the sound of something wet and sticky.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something messy or sticky, the word 'gloppy' has evolved to also convey a sense of unappetizing or unappealing texture or consistency.