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gooey

[goo-ee] / ˈgu i /
ADJECTIVE
sticky, gummy
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


Example Sentences

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For maximum duck-on-duck goodness, add crispy duck bacon and a gooey duck egg.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Built-in sinks allow shoppers to test face washes that come in creamy, gooey and foaming textures.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“Shrinking” still delivers warm, gooey vibes, much like newcomer “Rooster,” the Steve Carell comedy that shares the bland sad-com DNA of co-creator Bill Lawrence.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Well, it's happened - and the gooey elasticity is key, according to a viral TikTok challenge promoting the serum.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

It was black and gooey, like Turkish coffee.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston




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