Pronunciation: /ɡuː/

Definitions of goo

noun a sticky or slimy substance

Example Sentences

A1 The baby had goo all over their hands.

A2 She accidentally stepped in goo while walking in the park.

B1 The scientist studied the properties of the goo in the lab.

B2 The gooey substance was difficult to remove from the carpet.

C1 The artist used goo as a medium in their latest sculpture.

C2 The goo oozed out of the container and onto the floor.

verb to cover or smear with goo

Example Sentences

A1 The baby gooed happily as she played with her toys.

A2 The chef gooed the chocolate sauce over the dessert.

B1 The children gooed with excitement when they saw the clown at the party.

B2 The artist gooed the paint onto the canvas with precision and skill.

C1 The scientist carefully gooed the chemicals together in the experiment.

C2 The musician gooed the notes flawlessly during the concert.

Examples of goo in a Sentence

formal The scientist studied the properties of goo in the lab.

informal I accidentally stepped in some goo on the sidewalk.

slang That slime is so gooey, it's gross!

figurative Her words were like emotional goo, sticking with me long after she spoke.

Grammatical Forms of goo

past tense

gooed

plural

goos

comparative

gooier

superlative

gooiest

present tense

goo

future tense

will goo

perfect tense

have gooed

continuous tense

is gooing

singular

goo

positive degree

goo

infinitive

to goo

gerund

gooing

participle

gooed

Origin and Evolution of goo

First Known Use: 1900 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'goo' is believed to have originated as an imitation of the sound made when something soft and sticky is touched or moved.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe sticky or viscous substances, 'goo' has evolved to also refer to something messy, unpleasant, or of low quality.