Pronunciation: /ɡup/

Definitions of goop

noun a sticky or slimy substance

Example Sentences

A1 I accidentally spilled goop on my shirt.

A2 The children had fun playing with colorful goop.

B1 The goop was sticky and difficult to clean up.

B2 She used a special formula to create the perfect goop for her science experiment.

C1 The artist used goop to add texture to her mixed media artwork.

C2 The goop oozed slowly out of the container, creating a mesmerizing pattern.

adjective describing something as resembling or being like goop

Example Sentences

A1 The goop substance was sticky and slimy.

A2 She accidentally stepped in some goop on the sidewalk.

B1 The mechanic used a goop-like sealant to fix the leak in the pipe.

B2 The goop texture of the lotion made it easy to spread on the skin.

C1 The goop consistency of the sauce was perfect for dipping.

C2 The artist used a goop mixture to create a unique texture in the painting.

Examples of goop in a Sentence

formal The scientist studied the chemical composition of the goop found in the laboratory.

informal I accidentally stepped in some goop on the sidewalk.

slang That goop is so sticky, it's hard to get off my hands.

figurative Her mind was filled with goop after a long day of work.

Grammatical Forms of goop

past tense

goope

plural

goops

comparative

goopier

superlative

goopiest

present tense

goops

future tense

will goop

perfect tense

have gooped

continuous tense

is gooping

singular

goop

positive degree

goop

infinitive

to goop

gerund

gooping

participle

gooped

Origin and Evolution of goop

First Known Use: 1920 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'goop' is believed to have originated as a slang term in the United States.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something sticky or messy, 'goop' has evolved to also refer to a silly or foolish person.