goop

/ɡuːp/
noun
  1. A thick, sticky, or messy substance, often one that is wet or gooey.
    • There was some green goop dripping from the ceiling.
    • I stepped in a puddle of goop on the sidewalk.
    • The kids got goop all over their hands while making slime.
  2. Something overly sentimental or sweet, such as a movie, song, or speech.
    • His speech was a little too much goop for my taste.
    • That love song is pure goop, but I still cry every time.
    • The movie was full of goop, with a happy ending that felt too perfect.
verb
  1. To apply or spread a thick, sticky substance.
    • Don't goop too much frosting on the cake or it will slide off.
    • He gooped sunscreen onto his arms before heading to the beach.
    • She gooped glue all over the paper for the craft project.
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