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goop.

A thick, slimy substance; goo.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɡuːp/
  1. A thick, slimy substance; goo.

    informal · uncountable · usually
  2. A silly, stupid, or boorish person.

    countable · dated · derogatory · informal · usually
Where this word comes from

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

verb/ɡuːp/
  1. To apply a thick, slimy, or goo-like substance.

    informal
  2. To stare; gawk.

    dated · informal
Where this word comes from

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

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