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gooey

[ goo-ee ]

adjective

gooier, gooiest.
  1. like or covered with goo; sticky; viscid.
  2. Informal. extremely sentimental or emotionally effusive.


gooey

/ ˈɡːɪ /

adjective

  1. sticky, soft, and often sweet
  2. oversweet and sentimental
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈǴǾ, adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of gooey1

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; goo + -ey 1
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“I love the gooey bits,” Halliwell-Horner continues as she picks her favorite scene from the book, a kiss between Rosie and her love interest.

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It's real chocolate, with real gooey fondant filling and even has the signature touch of the engraved twinkle.

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Roasted red peppers, meanwhile, find their calling in a smoky, charred quesadilla, melted into gooey cheese with a dash of chipotle and a squeeze of lime.

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She makes food for the crew and looks legitimately elated to watch one of them sink his teeth into a gooey breakfast sandwich.

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The gooey orange substance was banned after the season.

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