goo
Any semi-solid or liquid substanceAny semi-solid or liquid substance; especially one that is sticky, gummy or slippery, unpleasant, and of vague or unknown composition, such as slime or semen.
» Tom is covered in slimy goo.
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3 senses(informal, uncountable, usually)Any semi-solid or liquid substance; especially one that is sticky, gummy or slippery, unpleasant, and of vague or unknown composition, such as slime or semen.
I stepped in some goo and had a terrible time getting the sticky stuff off my shoes.
Schmiere, Klebstoff, Glibber
слизьslizʹ, вя́зкоеvjázkoje, ли́пкоеlípkoje
слизslyz, ґлейglej
(figuratively, uncountable, usually)Excessive, showy sentimentality.
Schmalz, übertriebene Sentimentalität
сентимента́льщинаsentimentálʹščina
A noise made by a baby trying to imitate speech.
The infant's goos and gahs were endearing.
- any thick, viscous matter
Examples
7 sentencesTom is covered in slimy goo.
When medlars are bletted, they ooze goo.
The medlars bletted and started to ooze goo.
The alien’s body was full of disgusting green goo.
The grey goo engulfs everything.
deDie graue Schmiere verschlingt alles. — Yorwba
Translations
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Origin
Onomatopoeic of baby talk.Onomatopoeic of baby talk.
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Forms
plural: goos| Singular | goo |
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uncountable
Synonyms
19 synonymsWord family
8 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable