Definition

Soft and wet, often in a messy way.

Example

The cake batter was too gloppy to pour into the pan.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you try the new soup at the café?

Yeah, it was a bit too gloppy for my taste.

I thought the flavors were nice, but the texture was off.

Exactly! I prefer my soups a little less gloppy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'gloppy' originates from the informal term 'glop', which is believed to be an alteration of 'gloop', meaning a thick, sticky substance. The suffix '-y' indicates a characteristic or quality. Therefore, 'gloppy' describes something that has the quality of being thick and sticky.

Memory Tip

Think of 'glop' as a thick, sticky substance, and remember that 'gloppy' means something that has that thick, sticky quality.

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