1 goose
/ˈguːs/
noun
plural
geese
/ˈgiːs/
1 goose
/ˈguːs/
noun
plural
geese
/ˈgiːs/
Britannica Dictionary definition of GOOSE
1
[count]
:
any one of many different kinds of birds that swim, that are larger than ducks, and that have a long neck and webbed feet
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a flock/gaggle of geese
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3
[noncount]
:
the meat of a goose used as food
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roast goose
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4
[count]
informal + old-fashioned
:
a foolish or silly person
— usually singular
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You silly goose.
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what's good for the goose is good for the gander
(US)
or chiefly British
what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander
— used to say that one person or situation should be treated the same way that another person or situation is treated
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If he can go out with his friends at night, then she should be able to, too. What's good for the goose is good for the gander.
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— see also wild goose chase
2 goose
/ˈguːs/
verb
gooses;
goosed;
goosing
2 goose
/ˈguːs/
verb
gooses;
goosed;
goosing
Britannica Dictionary definition of GOOSE
[+ object]
US, informal
1
:
to touch or pinch (someone) on the buttocks
2
:
to increase the activity or amount of (something)
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They hope the new product will help to goose (up) profits.
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