goopy

[ goo-pee ]

adjective

, Slang.

, goop·i·er, goop·i·est.

1. characteristic of goop; sticky, viscous.
2. mawkishly sentimental:

   a goopy love story.

Word History and Origins

Origin of goopy¹

First recorded in 1915–20; goop ² + -y ¹

Example Sentences

She was in and out in a few minutes, a bag of Goopy trinkets under her arm.

From The Daily Beast

“It is not true that everyone who plays golf pool goes goopy,” remarked Charlie at the end of the first game.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• creamed
• fluffy
• gooey
• greasy
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• lush
• milky
• oily
• rich
• soft
• velvety