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Could you give some example of "gooey"? Is it only used to food?

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Rebecca

"Gooey" is an adjective meaning soft and sticky. It is usually used to describe the texture of food, but can also be used to describe other viscous liquids. Ex: This glue is very gooey. Ex: This mochi is very gooey, it's sticking to my teeth. Ex: Mix the cake ingredients together until it becomes a gooey paste.

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