Where does “goop” come from?
goop (English) comes from English goo, from English burgoo, from English burgood — yeast.
goop (English): A thick, slimy substance; goo; A silly, stupid,...
Definitions
- A thick, slimy substance; goo; A silly, stupid,...
Ancestry of “goop”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | goo | Any semi-solid or liquid substance; especially... |
| 2 | English | burgoo | A dish which originated among seafarers during... |
| 3 | English | burgood | yeast |
Words derived from “goop”