goo

Meanings

Noun

• Any semi-solid or liquid substance; especially one that is sticky, gummy or slippery, unpleasant, and of vague or unknown composition, such as slime or semen.
• Excessive, showy sentimentality.
• An example of baby talk.

Verb

• To apply goo to something.
• To produce baby talk.

Origin

• American English, known since 1903, possibly from burgoo (1787); alternately, perhaps an alteration of glue.