goose

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Pronunciation
/ˈɡuːs/
/ˈɡuːs/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

Any of various grazing waterfowl of the family Anatidae, which have feathers and webbed feet and are capable of flying, swimming, and walking on land, and which are bigger than ducks.

Example Sentences
  • There is a flock of geese on the pond.
2 Definition

A female goose (sense 1).

3 Definition

The flesh of the goose used as food.

4 Definition

A silly person.

5 Definition

A tailor's iron, heated in live coals or embers, used to press fabrics.

6 Definition

A young woman or girlfriend.

7 Definition

An old English board game in which players moved counters along a board, earning a double move when they reached the picture of a goose.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To sharply poke or pinch someone's buttocks. Derived from a goose's inclination to bite at a retreating intruder's hindquarters.

2 Definition

To stimulate, to spur.

3 Definition

To gently accelerate an automobile or machine, or give repeated small taps on the accelerator.

4 Definition

(UK slang) Of private-hire taxi drivers, to pick up a passenger who has not pre-booked a cab. This is unauthorised under UK licensing conditions.

5 Definition

To hiss (a performer) off the stage.