goo-goo

Etymology 1
A variety of origins have been proposed: Adopted as an ethnic slur by American troops during the Filipino-American War. seems to be a later shortening; see that entry for more.
 * Perhaps from a Philippine word imitative of babbling,
 * Possibly from.
 * Perhaps from.
 * Possibly influenced by goo-goo eyes, which "was in vogue c. 1900 and may have contributed to this somehow" since early uses of goo-goo and gook refer specifically to prostitutes who followed army camps.

Noun

 * 1)  A Philippine person.

Etymology 2
From good government. Attested from the 1890s.

Noun

 * 1)  A government reformer.

Etymology 3

 * perhaps from . Attested from 1900.

Adjective

 * 1)  Amorous, affectionate.

Derived terms

 * goo-goo eyes

Interjection

 * 1)  The noise of a baby trying to imitate speech.

Translations

 * Russian: агу́-агу́
 * Vietnamese: ,