goop
noun/ɡup/
Frequency rank: #18,527 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a sticky, slimy, or messy substance that is thick and often unpleasant.
Example sentence
She tried to wash the sticky goop off her hands after working with the craft supplies.
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