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Gloppy - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Gloppy describes something thick, sticky, and messy, often with a semi-liquid consistency. It is commonly used to refer to substances like mud, glue, or overly wet food that clumps or drips unevenly.

gloppy

/ˈɡlɑpi/ /ˈɡlɒpi/

Definition:

Thick, sticky, and semi-liquid in an unappealing way.

Synonyms:

gooey, viscous, slimy, sticky

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

smooth, runny

Common Collocations:

gloppy mess, gloppy texture, gloppy consistency

Derivatives:

gloppiness, gloppily

Usage Tips:

Use "gloppy" to describe thick, messy substances like mud or poorly mixed batter.

Common Phrases:

gloppy mess, gloppy mixture, gloppy sauce

Etymology:

Likely derived from "glop," an informal term for a thick, messy substance (mid-20th century).

Examples:

  • 1. The paint dried in a gloppy mess on the canvas.
  • 2. Her oatmeal was too gloppy to eat comfortably.
  • 3. The melted ice cream turned into a gloppy puddle.
  • 4. He stirred the glue until it became thick and gloppy.

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