goo

from goo to you, by way of the zoo

A humorous simplification of the evolution of simple organisms to sea life, to early mammals, to primates, to humans. Typically used as a sarcastic dismissal of the theory of evolution. So, what, you just think that slime grew on a rock, and it somehow eventually turned into us? From goo to you, by way of the zoo, is that it?
See also: by, goo, of, way, zoo

gewgaw

A trinket, knick-knack, or bauble, typically one that is small and ornamental. I hope Aunt Louise doesn't give me another gewgaw for my birthday—I already have a shelf full of them!

goo

Any gelatinous, slimy substance. Ugh, the goo they put on you before doing an ultrasound always feels so cold and gross.

goo-goo eyes

A visibly smitten or enamored facial expression, as of one who is romantically interested in someone else. Well, if you keep staring at her with goo-goo eyes, she'll know you like her sooner than later!
See also: eye

make goo-goo eyes at (someone)

To look at someone with an enamored or flirtatious expression. Often said of two people who romantically interested in each other. Those two have been making goo-goo eyes at each other all night—it's so nauseating for those of us who are single. Well, if you keep making goo-goo eyes at her, she'll know you like her sooner than later!
See also: eye, make
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

gewgaw

verb
See geegaw

giggle goo

(ˈgɪglæ gu)
n. liquor. Can I pour you a little of that giggle goo?
See also: giggle, goo

goo

(gu)
n. some sticky substance; gunk. There is some sort of goo on my plate. Is that meant to be my dinner?

goo-goo eyes

(ˈgugu ˈɑɪz)
n. flirtatious eyes. (Often with make.) Who’s the chick over there with the goo-goo eyes?
See also: eye
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • from goo to you, by way of the zoo
  • zoo
  • IFTFY
  • FTFY
  • IFYPFY
  • tell me something I don't know
  • get a room
  • FIGJAM
  • hay is for horses
  • I can wait
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A multicenter randomized controlled trial of malignant gastric outlet obstruction: tailored partially covered stents (placed fluoroscopically) versus standard uncovered stents (placed endoscopically)
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A rapturous return for the Dolls
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Goo Goo Dolls: No drama, just good music
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Matchbox twenty takes north to the top
The singing bricklayer wowed judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams on Saturday night's show with a cover of Goo Goo Dolls, Iris.
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Projection screen technologies from Goo at ISE 2012