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goo

The correct spelling is goo.

How to pronounce goo

/ɡuː/
noun

IPA: /ɡuː/

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The correct spelling is goo. 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. For example: "I stepped in some goo and had a terrible time getting the sticky stuff off my shoes."

Usage Examples

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

They gooed their hair with some fragrant styling product.

The infant's goos and gahs were endearing.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.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.
  2. 2.Excessive, showy sentimentality.
  3. 3.An example of baby talk.

verb

  1. 1.To apply goo to something.
  2. 2.To produce baby talk.

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