gooey

Example Sentences

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The beloved Minneapolis bakery is famous for its oversized, gooey cinnamon rolls, but there are plenty of other temptations on display, including caramel pecan buns, sticky buns and seasonal specialties.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

It was gooey, soft and slathered in a classic tangy cream cheese frosting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The press’s gooey attitude was justified as relief from the daily bitterness of politics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

You’ll encounter a kind of linguistic confetti: cakey, fudgy, moist, dense, rich, gooey, chewy.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

Nobody says gooey things like that to sixth-graders, not even Ms. Tannenbaum.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina