goo-goo

American  

[goo-goo] / ˈguˌgu /

adjective

Older Slang.

1. expressing adoration; foolishly amorous.

   They sat there making goo-goo eyes at each other.

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Etymology

Origin of goo-goo

First recorded in 1900–05; perhaps an alteration of goggle ( def. )

Example Sentences

Whenever the action cuts away to Coolidge’s lonely heart making goo-goo eyes at a mute, it feels like a clunky distraction.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2025

Pugh also has a gift for absolutely delightful goo-goo eyes at Timothee Chalamet, channeling the thirst of a generation of film fans.

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2019

What’s next — blaming the Detroit Lions’ 60-year title drought on Jayne Mansfield making goo-goo eyes at Bobby Layne?

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2017

If you dropped a cute kitten into Michael Mann’s “Heat,” would Robert De Niro have gone all soft and goo-goo eyed?

From Washington Times • Apr. 28, 2016

I tickled Jerry under his chin and said, “Ga-ga goo-goo, baby-waby.”

From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis