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Goop: meaning, definitions and examples

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goop

 

[ ษกuหp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

substance, mixture

Goop refers to a viscous or sticky substance that can be thick in consistency. It is often used to describe a gooey or unctuous material. The term can also imply something that is somewhat messy or unrefined.

Synonyms

goo, gunk, muck, slime.

Examples of usage

  • The children played with the goop, mixing colors and shapes.
  • After the storm, the goop left all over the street made it difficult to walk.
  • The mechanic used a special goop to seal the engine parts.
Context #2 | Noun

brand name

Goop is also known as a lifestyle brand founded by actress Gwyneth Paltrow. The brand focuses on wellness, beauty, fashion, and luxury lifestyle products, often marketed towards women. It has gained popularity for its controversial advice and health products.

Synonyms

lifestyle brand, wellness brand.

Examples of usage

  • She purchased a skincare product from Goop.
  • Goop's latest wellness retreat has attracted many attendees.
  • The Goop magazine features a mix of recipes, fashion, and health tips.

Translations

Translations of the word "goop" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น goop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‚เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Goop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ goop

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ goop

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒผใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท goop

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ goop

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท goop

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ goop

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ goop

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคๆ™ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ goop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ goop

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณัƒะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒฃแƒž

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ goop

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ goop

Etymology

The word 'goop' has a colloquial origin, deriving from the informal use of 'goo', which dates back to the early 20th century. Its etymology is based on the playful alteration of words like 'gloop' or 'glop', and it reflects a sense of something being thick, sticky, or viscous. In modern contexts, 'goop' gained substantial notoriety as the name of the lifestyle brand founded by Gwyneth Paltrow in 2008, which has significantly influenced popular culture. The brand has sparked both interest and controversy, particularly for its unconventional health advice and lavish product offerings. With its connections to both a literal substance and a high-profile brand, 'goop' has evolved to inhabit multiple dimensions in contemporary language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,798, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.