Gooey: meaning, definitions and examples

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gooey

[ ˈɡuː.i ]

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food texture

Soft and sticky, often describing foods like cheese, chocolate, or caramel.

Synonyms

soft, sticky, viscous

Examples of usage

The gooey cheese oozed out of the sandwich.
She loves gooey chocolate chip cookies.
The caramel was so gooey it stuck to her teeth.

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substance texture

Thick and semi-liquid in consistency, with a tendency to adhere.

Synonyms

adhesive, clammy, mushy

Examples of usage

The mud became gooey after the rain.
The mixture was too gooey to pour.

Translations

Translations of the word "gooey" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pegajoso

🇮🇳 चिपचिपा

🇩🇪 klebrig

🇮🇩 lengket

🇺🇦 липкий

🇵🇱 lepki

🇯🇵 ねばねばした

🇫🇷 collant

🇪🇸 pegajoso

🇹🇷 yapışkan

🇰🇷 끈적거리는

🇸🇦 لزج

🇨🇿 lepkavý

🇸🇰 lepkavý

🇨🇳 黏糊糊的

🇸🇮 lepljiv

🇮🇸 klístraður

🇰🇿 жабысқақ

🇬🇪 წებოვანი

🇦🇿 yapışqan

🇲🇽 pegajoso

Word origin

The word 'gooey' originated in the early 20th century, combining the sense of 'goo' (a sticky or slimy substance) with the -ey suffix indicating an adjectival form. It is often used to describe textures that are soft, sticky, and adhesive, particularly in the context of food and substances. The popularity of gooey textures in various culinary creations has led to the widespread use of this term in modern language.