gooey
UK: ˈɡuːi | US: ˈɡuːi
adj. soft, sticky, and viscous in texture
adj. excessively sentimental or sweet in manner
The word "gooey" originates from the noun "goo," an early 20th-century American slang term for any sticky or viscous substance (possibly imitative of the sound or feel of such textures). The suffix "-ey" (variant of "-y") is added to form an adjective, describing something that resembles or is full of "goo." Over time, "gooey" expanded beyond literal stickiness to describe overly sentimental behavior, likely due to the association of sweetness with cloying textures.
The melted chocolate was warm and gooey.
She loves gooey caramel desserts.
His gooey love letters made her blush.
Avoid touching the gooey glue until it dries.
The movie’s gooey dialogue felt unrealistic.