goo-goo

[ goo-goo ]

adjective

, Older Slang.

1. expressing adoration; foolishly amorous:

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of goo-goo¹

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

Example Sentences

She makes personal appearances and people go goo-goo ga-ga over her—all over the U.S. and internationally.

From The Daily Beast

The machine which exists is accepted in all its essentials: the "goo-goo" yearns for a somewhat smoother rotation.

From Project Gutenberg

"Goo—goo—goo—goo," said the baby, and thrust the locket in her mouth.

From Project Gutenberg

Every other way she was 'a perfectly perfect lady; she made goo-goo eyes at me, and skipped round doing anything I told her.

From Project Gutenberg

Charles is not so shy as all that—love-making is where he lives, and he made goo-goo eyes at myself without an introduction.

From Project Gutenberg

Miller was looking at me goo-goo-eyed, but both the officials nodded and said: "That is true."

From Project Gutenberg