gooey
word
Definition
Something that is thick, soft, sticky, and often messy, like melted chocolate or syrup.
Usage & Nuances
'Gooey' is informal and often used to describe food (like brownies or melted cheese) but can also describe something emotionally sentimental or overly sweet in tone. Common collocations: 'gooey mess', 'gooey center'. Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: pegajoso - viscosoPortuguese (BR): pegajoso - gosmentoPortuguese (PT): pegajoso - viscosoChinese (Simplified): 黏糊的 - 黏稠的Chinese (Traditional): 黏稠的 - 黏糊的Hindi: चिपचिपा - गाढ़ाArabic: لزج - دبق
Example Sentences
The cookies are soft and gooey inside.
basic
She got gooey chocolate all over her hands.
basic
The cheese on the pizza is hot and gooey.
basic
I love the gooey center of these brownies.
natural
After playing in the mud, their clothes were completely gooey.
natural
That movie was a bit too gooey for my taste.
natural