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English word origin

Etymology of glop

Variation of glope.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
verb

To stare in amazement.

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

Variation of glope.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

Any gooey substance. · A gooey blob of some substance.

verb

To apply (a liquid) thickly and messily. · To swallow greedily.

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

1940-45, of expressive origin. Compare goop, gulp.

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