5 letter words ending in OOP

Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

Noun: a sticky and thick liquid or substance.

Verb: to make or become sticky and thick.

Pronunciations:

US: /ɡluːp/

UK: /ɡluːp/

Origin and Usage:

The word "gloop" is believed to have originated in the 1960s as an onomatopoeic term for a thick, sticky substance. It is often used to describe substances that are thick and viscous, such as glue, mud, or slime. As a verb, "gloop" can be used to describe the process of making something sticky and thick, such as when adding water to a powder to create a paste.

Synonyms:

Slime, goo, paste, adhesive, glue, mud.

Related Words:

Gloom, globs, gloat, globe, gloss.

Example Sentences:

Noun: The gloop dripped down his arm, leaving a sticky residue.

Verb: She glooped the mixture onto the paper, creating a thick, textured surface.

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

• verb: to investigate or look around furtively in an attempt to find out something, especially information about someones private affairs.
• noun: a person who investigates or looks around furtively.

Pronunciations:

• US: /snup/
• UK: /snuːp/

Origin and Usage: The word "snoop" originated in the early 20th century as a blend of "sniff" and "noop," meaning to pry or snoop around. It is often used in a negative connotation to describe someone who is excessively curious or intrusive. The term has also been popularized in pop culture, such as in the 1993 movie "Snoop Doggs Doggystyle."

Synonyms: pry, spy, investigate, snoop around, nose around, poke around, ferret

Related Words: probe, watch, sneak, scout, stake

Example Sentences:

• He was caught snooping around the bosss office.
• The journalist was accused of snooping into the private lives of celebrities.
• The snoop found out some juicy gossip about his neighbor.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

Noun: a sticky and thick liquid or substance.

Verb: to make or become sticky and thick.

Pronunciations:

US: /ɡluːp/

UK: /ɡluːp/

Origin and Usage:

The word "gloop" is believed to have originated in the 1960s as an onomatopoeic term for a thick, sticky substance. It is often used to describe substances that are thick and viscous, such as glue, mud, or slime. As a verb, "gloop" can be used to describe the process of making something sticky and thick, such as when adding water to a powder to create a paste.

Synonyms:

Slime, goo, paste, adhesive, glue, mud.

Related Words:

Gloom, globs, gloat, globe, gloss.

Example Sentences:

Noun: The gloop dripped down his arm, leaving a sticky residue.

Verb: She glooped the mixture onto the paper, creating a thick, textured surface.

Whoop

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Definition: (v.) To shout loudly and exultantly; (n.) A loud, exultant shout or cheer

Pronunciations: (US) /wʊp/; (UK) /wuːp/

Origin and Usage: The word "whoop" originated in the late 16th century, possibly from Middle Dutch "whopen" meaning "to whoop". It is commonly used to express excitement, joy, or triumph. It can also be used to describe the sound of a siren or whistle.

Synonyms: (v.) Cheer, shout, scream, holler; (n.) Cheer, shout, cry, holler

Related Words: Whirl, whine, whist, whack, whelp

Example Sentences:

• She let out a whoop of excitement when she won the race.
• The fans let out a loud whoop when their team scored a goal.
• The police siren let out a whoop as it sped down the street.

SCOOP Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Definitions:

Noun: a utensil for taking a portion of something from a container; a news story obtained by a journalist before it is published elsewhere.
Verb: take (a portion of something) with a scoop; obtain (a news story) before it is published elsewhere.

Pronunciations:

US: /skup/
UK: /skuːp/

Origin and Usage:

The word "scoop" originated from the Dutch word "schope" which means shovel. It has been in use since the 14th century. The verb form of scoop has been used to describe the action of taking something with a scoop since the 17th century. In journalism, "scoop" is used to describe a news story obtained by a journalist before it is published elsewhere.

Synonyms:

Noun: ladle, spoon, shovel, dipper, scoopful
Verb: dip, ladle, spoon, shovel, excavate

Related Words:

shove, scoop, scope, scold, scots

Example Sentences:

Noun: She used a scoop to serve ice cream to the customers.
The journalist got a scoop on the latest political scandal.
Verb: He scooped some sand into the bucket.
The reporter was able to scoop the news story before any other news outlet.