Meaning of the word gooey in English

What does gooey mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gooey

US /ˈɡuː.i/

UK /ˈɡuː.i/

soft and sticky

Example:

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The melted cheese was deliciously gooey.

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She baked some gooey chocolate chip cookies.

Synonym:

sticky viscous tacky gummy clammy

excessively sentimental

Example:

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The romantic comedy was a bit too gooey for my taste.

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His love letters were incredibly gooey.

Synonym:

sentimental saccharine cloying maudlin mushy