goo

goo
1. noun
a) Any semi-solid or liquid substance; especially one that is sticky, gummy or slippery; frequently of vague or unknown composition, or a bodily fluid.

I stepped in some goo and had a terrible time getting the sticky stuff off my shoes.

b) Excessive, showy sentimentality

When dad couldnt stand the goo anymore, he stopped Tommys tearful goodbye from the Swedish au-pair Matts, firmly smacking the boys pants and grumbling "Now stop the goo or Ill give each of you a reason to cry!"

2. verb
a) To apply goo to something.

They gooed their hair with some fragrant styling product.

b) To produce baby talk.

The baby gooed while daddy made sappy faces at it.


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