Meaning & Definition
noun
A sticky, viscous substance.
The kids had fun playing with the colorful goo that oozed from the container.
A soft, wet substance that is often unappetizing or messy.
She stepped in some goo on the sidewalk and had to clean her shoes.
A term for something that is overly sentimental or mushy.
The movie was filled with so much romantic goo that I could barely stand it.
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly a variation of ‘glue’.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in a gooey mess:
Referring to a situation that is chaotic or disorganized.
gooey eyes:
A term for a dreamy or overly sentimental expression.
Slang Meanings
Nonsense or trivial matters.
Stop talking that goo and get to the point.
Overly sentimental behavior.
They were just being all gooey about their anniversary.