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goo-goo

[ goo-goo ]

/ ˈguˌgu /

adjective Older Slang.

expressing adoration; foolishly amorous: They sat there making goo-goo eyes at each other.

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Origin of goo-goo

First recorded in 1900–05; perhaps an alteration of goggle

Words nearby goo-goo

googlewhack, googly, googly-eyed, googol, googolplex, goo-goo, gook, Goolagong, Goolagong Cawley, Goole, goolie

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Example sentences from the Web for goo-goo

Goo-Goo seemed like an intimate friend, because of the writing-lessons.
Nine Little Goslings|Susan Coolidge
It makes curious devilish noises when not satisfied, and says "goo-goo" when it is.
The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories|Mark Twain
The machine which exists is accepted in all its essentials: the "goo-goo" yearns for a somewhat smoother rotation.
A Preface to Politics|Walter Lippmann
It is goo-goo eyes or "git" when he looks toward a pretty girl.
The Voice of the City|O. Henry

I used to think our Broadway matinée fluffs was about the swiftest fascinators312 using the goo-goo tactics.
Torchy, Private Sec.|Sewell Ford

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