noun

goop

Goop (noun) means any thick, sticky, messy substance. Example: “Green goop oozed out of the broken glow stick.”

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noun

Any thick, sticky, messy substance.

"Green goop oozed out of the broken glow stick."

"Wipe that goop off the counter before it dries."

verb

To smear or apply a thick, sticky substance onto something.

"She gooped sunscreen all over the kids before they hit the beach."

How to use goop

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA generic, slightly childish word for any gross, gloopy substance.

Common pairings

a blob of goop goop everywhere gooped up

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

gooped past tense, goops plural, goops singular

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Etymology

A 1930s coinage, likely a variant of "goo," alongside similar sound-alike words like "gloop" and "glob."

· First attested 1930

Class of 1930 goop joined the language around 1930.

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Synonyms

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Rhymes for goop

OOP poop hoop coop loop roop boop sloop bloop troop stoop whoop

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Frequently asked questions

What does “goop” mean?

The word “goop” means any thick, sticky, messy substance. In plain terms, a generic, slightly childish word for any gross, gloopy substance.

How do you pronounce “goop”?

“Goop” is pronounced goop (/ɡuːp/ in IPA).

How do you use “goop” in a sentence?

Here is “goop” used in a sentence: “Green goop oozed out of the broken glow stick.”

What part of speech is “goop”?

Depending on how it is used, “goop” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “goop” come from?

The word “goop” dates back to around 1930. A 1930s coinage, likely a variant of "goo," alongside similar sound-alike words like "gloop" and "glob.".

How many meanings does “goop” have?

“Goop” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: any thick, sticky, messy substance.

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