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- [goo-pee]
- /ˈgu pi/
- /ɡˈuːpi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [goo-pee]
- /ˈgu pi/
Definitions of goopy word
- adjective goopy characteristic of goop; sticky, viscous. 1
- adjective goopy mawkishly sentimental: a goopy love story. 1
- noun goopy Having the consistency of goop. 1
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Origin of goopy
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
First recorded in 1915-20; goop2 + -y1
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Parts of speech for Goopy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
goopy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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goopy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for goopy
adj goopy
- fluffy — of, resembling, or covered with fluff.
- lush — (of vegetation, plants, grasses, etc.) luxuriant; succulent; tender and juicy.
- gooey — like or covered with goo; sticky; viscid.
- luscious — highly pleasing to the taste or smell: luscious peaches.
- rich — having wealth or great possessions; abundantly supplied with resources, means, or funds; wealthy: a rich man; a rich nation.
Antonyms for goopy
adj goopy
- rough — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
- dry — free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air.
- poor — having little or no money, goods, or other means of support: a poor family living on welfare.
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