goo
Goo is a silly word that describes something sticky and messy.
When we use the word "goo" in everyday language, it usually means a thick, gloopy substance that's hard to clean up. You might get goo on your hands when you're playing with playdough or mud, or it could be the result of a spill of something like honey or syrup. Some people even use the word "goo" to describe sticky textures in foods like ice cream or jam. If someone says their kid got paint all over their shirt and now there's just a big glob of goo stuck to it, they're using the word in this way.
How common is "goo"?
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
noun
Any semi-solid or liquid substance; especially one that is sticky, gummy or slippery; frequently of vague or unknown composition, slime or a bodily fluid.
Example: I stepped in some goo and had a terrible time getting the sticky stuff off my shoes.
verb
To apply goo to something.
Example: They gooed their hair with some fragrant styling product.
Real examples of "goos" in context
