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goose

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɡuːs/

Forms: geese

goose means: A large bird with a long neck and wide feet, often found near water.

noun

WATER BIRDA2

A large bird with a long neck and wide feet, often found near water.

  • A goose swam across the pond.
  • The geese flew south for winter.
  • Have you seen the goose with the injured wing?

Common phrases: wild goose, white goose

SILLY PERSONC1

A person who behaves in a silly way.

  • You silly goose, you forgot your hat!
  • I felt like a goose after that mistake.
  • Stop being such a goose and listen.

Similar words: fool, silly person

Common phrases: silly goose, little goose

verb

POKE BOTTOMC2

To suddenly poke someone between the buttocks with a finger, making them jump.

  • Someone goosed him, and he jumped.
  • She complained after a colleague goosed her.
  • Do not goose people as a joke.

Common phrases: goose someone, goose a friend

Questions about goose

What does goose mean?

A large bird with a long neck and wide feet, often found near water.

What is goose in other languages?

Türkçe: kaz · Español: ganso · Français: oie · Deutsch: Gans · Italiano: oca · 日本語: ガチョウ

What does geese mean?

“geese” is the plural of “goose”.

How do you pronounce goose?

It is pronounced /ɡuːs/.

How do you use goose in a sentence?

A goose swam across the pond. The geese flew south for winter.

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