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ooey-gooey en · ADJ

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Etymology

Reduplication of gooey.

Meanings

1. (childish, informal) gooey; sticky
   • Purple ones, green ones, ooey-gooey ones—all kinds of nasty monsters! 2011, Allen H. Weg, OCD Treatment Through Storytelling, page 34:
   • We both agree that the best chocolate chip cookie is one with an ooey-gooey center, loads of chocolate chips, and freshly toasted nuts. 2012, Sara Corpening Whiteford, Mary Corpening Barber, The Bride & Groom First and Forever Cookbook, page 212:
   • Ooey-gooey stuff. Whipped cream, guacamole, chocolate sauce, maple syrup, potato salad, cottage cheese, fruit salad, jello, pies. He'd even mix cake batter and pour it on me. 2010, H. A. Carson, A Roaring Girl, page 105:
2. (informal) sentimental; mawkish

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