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Meaning of the word goose in English

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goose

US /ɡuːs/
UK /ɡuːs/
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Noun

1.

a large water bird with a long neck, short legs, webbed feet, and a short broad bill. Geese are typically larger than ducks but smaller than swans.

Example:
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The farmer kept a flock of geese.
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A wild goose flew overhead.
2.

a foolish person

Example:
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Don't be such a goose, it was just a joke!
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He made a goose of himself by tripping on stage.
Synonym:
foolidiotsillynitwitdunce

Verb

1.

to poke or prod someone, especially in the buttocks, as a prank or to startle them

Example:
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He decided to goose his friend to make him jump.
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She gave him a playful goose as she walked past.
Synonym:
pokeprodnudgejab
2.

to increase the speed or power of something, especially an engine

Example:
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He had to goose the engine to get up the hill.
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The pilot goosed the throttle for a quick takeoff.
Synonym:
accelerateboostrevspeed up
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Related Word:
Canada goose