Glop: meaning, definitions and examples

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glop

 

[ ษกlษ’p ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

substance texture

Glop refers to a thick, sticky, or viscous substance, often used to describe a messy conglomeration. It may be used in various contexts, including cooking and art, to denote a mixture that has a gooey or heavy consistency. The term can also imply something that is unappealing or messy in appearance and texture.

Synonyms

goo, gunk, muck, sludge

Examples of usage

  • The kids made a colorful glop of paint for their art project.
  • I accidentally stepped in a glop of mud on my way to the car.
  • The chef added a glop of sauce to the plate before serving.
  • After the rain, the yard became a glop of wet soil.

Translations

Translations of the word "glop" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pasta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคฆเค—เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pampe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ adonan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐัั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ masa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒšใƒผใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรขte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ masa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hamur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜์ฃฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฌูŠู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tฤ›sto

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cesto

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ขๅ›ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ testo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ deig

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™mira

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ masa

Etymology

The word 'glop' is believed to have originated in American English and is thought to be an onomatopoeic term that mimics the sound of something being spilled or squished. Its earliest recorded usage dates back to the mid-20th century when it was commonly used to describe messy or undesirable substances in casual conversation. The term became popular as it could be used in various contexts, particularly in informal settings, and has since become a staple in colloquial language. Over time, 'glop' has found its way into literature and media, often used humorously to convey the idea of sloppiness or excess, particularly in food or art.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,806, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.