English word origin

Etymology of gooky

From gook (“gunk”) + -y.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

adj

Gloppy, gooey.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From gook (“gunk”) + -y.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

adj

Of or resembling a gook.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From gook (“derogatory: an Asian”) + -y.

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