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 goose goose /ˈguːs/

noun

  1. () Web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks  ( goose )
    web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
     The goose is a water bird that is known for its honking call and strong, protective instincts
    The goose is a water bird that is known for its honking call and strong, protective instincts
  2. Flesh of a goose (domestic or wild)  ( goose )
    flesh of a goose (domestic or wild)
     Roast goose is a traditional Christmas dish in many countries
    Roast goose is a traditional Christmas dish in many countries
  3. A man who is a stupid incompetent fool  ( bozo , cuckoo , fathead , goof , goofball , goose , jackass , twat , zany )
    a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
      John's stubborn behavior earned him the nickname "jackass" among his friends.
    John's stubborn behavior earned him the nickname "jackass" among his friends.

verb

  1. [Informal, N. American] Give a spurt of fuel to  ( goose [Informal, N. American] )
    give a spurt of fuel to
     Goose the car
    goose the car
  2. [Informal] Prod into action  ( goose [Informal] )
    prod into action
  3. [Informal] Pinch in the buttocks  ( goose [Informal] )
    pinch in the buttocks
     He goosed the unsuspecting girl
    he goosed the unsuspecting girl