Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

goop

noun

/ɡuːp/

Definition

A sticky, thick, or viscous substance, often used to describe a type of soft material or goo.

Examples

The children enjoyed playing with the colorful goop made from slime.
After the cooking experiment, the table was covered in a goop of flour and water.
Her hair was full of that sticky hair goop that she used for styling.

Meaning

Goop can refer to anything that is messy, gooey, or resembles a sticky mass. It is commonly used in informal contexts to describe substances that are not solid but have a viscous consistency.