goose

US /ɡuːs/
UK /ɡuːs/
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1.

oca

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.

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The farmer kept a flock of geese.
Il contadino teneva uno stormo di oche.
A wild goose flew overhead.
Un'oca selvatica volò sopra la testa.
2.

sciocco, stupido

a foolish person

:
Don't be such a goose, it was just a joke!
Non fare la sciocca, era solo uno scherzo!
He made a goose of himself by tripping on stage.
Si è reso ridicolo inciampando sul palco.
1.

pizzicare, spingere

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

:
He decided to goose his friend to make him jump.
Decise di pizzicare il suo amico per farlo sobbalzare.
She gave him a playful goose as she walked past.
Gli diede una spinta giocosa mentre passava.
2.

dare gas, accelerare

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

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He had to goose the engine to get up the hill.
Ha dovuto dare gas al motore per salire la collina.
The pilot goosed the throttle for a quick takeoff.
Il pilota accelerò la manetta per un decollo rapido.