goo

/guː/

Definitions

1. noun

A thick, sticky substance, especially one that is soft and sweet, such as the sap or juice of certain plants.

“The kid loved playing with the gooey sap from the maple tree.”

2. verb

To cover or fill something with a sticky or thick substance, often in a messy or careless manner.

“She accidentally gooed the entire wall with the paint.”

3. verb

To make something sticky or messy.

“The glue gooed the paper together.”

Synonyms

  • mire
  • muck
  • sap

Antonyms

  • dryness
  • smoothness