goo

n. a thick, sticky, or slimy substance that is often messy or unpleasant.

n. a viscous, semi-solid, or liquid substance, typically one that is sticky, gummy, or slippery and of indeterminate composition.

“I stepped in some green goo on the pavement and ruined my new shoes.”

“The mechanic emerged from under the chassis covered in a thick black goo that smelled strongly of burnt oil and old coolant.”

Informal

n. the soft, bubbling noises a baby makes when they are happy or trying to talk.

n. an onomatopoeic representation of the soft, gurgling vocalisations made by an infant.

“The baby let out a happy little goo when her father walked into the room.”

“The infant responded to the colourful mobile with a series of delighted goos and gurgles, much to the parents' amusement.”

Informal

n. feelings or stories that are too sweet, romantic, or emotional in a way that feels fake.

n. excessive or cloying sentimentality, often perceived as insincere or overly showy.

“The movie was full of romantic goo that made me want to leave the cinema.”

“Critics dismissed the novel as sentimental goo, arguing that the author relied on cheap emotional tricks rather than genuine character development.”

Informal

v. to make soft, happy sounds like a baby.

v. to produce infant-like vocalisations or baby talk; often used in the phrase 'goo and gurgle'.

“The grandparents spent the whole afternoon gooing at the new baby.”

“It is common for adults to begin gooing and cooing instinctively when presented with a smiling infant.”

Informal