goose

noun
UK: /ɡuːs/
US: /ɡuːs/

  1. A large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet, similar to a duck but larger.

    1. I saw a goose at the park today near the pond [ ] [ ]
    2. The flock of geese flew overhead in a V formation making lots of noise as goose are noisy [ ] [ ]

  2. Its meat used as food.

    1. We had goose for Christmas dinner last year it was delicious [ ] [ ]
    2. Roast goose is a traditional dish often served during the holidays and enjoyed by many [ ] [ ]

  3. A silly or foolish person.

    1. Don't be a goose and believe everything you hear [ ] [ ]
    2. He acted like a total goose making silly jokes and tripping over his own feet [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fool nitwit bird
goose verb

  1. To poke or pinch someone playfully, often on the buttocks.

    1. He tried to goose me as I walked by [ ] [ ]
    2. She warned him not to goose her again during the crowded event it was inappropriate [ ] [ ]

  2. To encourage or stimulate someone into action.

    1. The coach yelled trying to goose the team. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new policy is intended to goose economic growth providing incentives for investment [ ] [ ]
goose adjective

  1. Silly, stupid.

    1. That's a goose idea [ ] [ ]
    2. What a goose thing to say that was not thought out [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "goose" in English means: A large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet, similar to a duck but larger., Its meat used as food., A silly or foolish person..

The phonetic transcription of "goose" is /ɡuːs/ in British English and /ɡuːs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "goose": fool, nitwit, bird.

Example usage of "goose": "I saw a goose at the park today near the pond". More examples on the page.