5 letter words ending in OPY

Goopy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Having a sticky or slimy texture or consistency.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈɡuːpi/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈɡuːpi/

Origin and Usage: The word "goopy" is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It is often used to describe substances that are sticky, slimy, or gooey in texture, such as glue, slime, or certain types of food.

Synonyms: Sticky, slimy, gooey, gummy, viscous.

Related Words: Gooey, glopy, guppy, group, gyppo.

Example Sentences:

• The goopy texture of the slime made it difficult to clean up.
• Their hands were covered in goopy glue after finishing the craft project.
• The goopy consistency of the oatmeal made it unappetizing to some.

Loopy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Behaving in a strange or eccentric way; crazy or silly.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈluːpi/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈluːpi/

Origin and Usage: The word "loopy" originated in the early 20th century as a colloquial term meaning "crazy" or "eccentric." It is believed to be derived from the noun "loop," which refers to a circular shape or path. The word "loopy" is commonly used in informal speech and writing to describe someone or something that is behaving in a silly or erratic manner.

Synonyms: Crazy, eccentric, wacky, zany, nutty.

Related Words: Kooky, goofy, zesty, funky, nutty.

Example Sentences:

• Shes acting a little loopy today, I wonder if shes feeling okay.
• His ideas were so loopy that no one took him seriously.
• The comedians jokes were so loopy that the audience couldn stop laughing.
• After drinking too much, he started to feel a little loopy and had trouble walking straight.

Heres the result: Atopy

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Atopy is a genetic predisposition to developing certain allergic diseases, such as asthma, hay fever, and eczema. It is characterized by an exaggerated immune response to common environmental allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, and pet dander.

Pronunciations: (US: /ˈeɪtəpi/; UK: /ˈætəpi/)

Origin and Usage: The term "atopy" was first used in the medical literature in 1923. It comes from the Greek word "atopos," which means "out of place" or "strange." Atopy is a common condition, affecting up to 20% of the population in developed countries.

Synonyms: Atopic syndrome, allergic diathesis

Related Words: Apter, Peaty, Tepal, Tepas, Types

Example Sentences:

• John has suffered from atopy since childhood, and he is allergic to pollen, dust, and pet dander.
• Atopy is a complex genetic disorder that involves multiple genes and environmental factors.
• People with atopy have an increased risk of developing asthma, hay fever, and other allergic diseases.
• Although atopy cannot be cured, it can be managed with medication and avoidance of allergens.
• Recent studies have shown that exposure to certain environmental factors, such as pollution and tobacco smoke, may increase the risk of atopy.