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goose

UK
/ɡuːs/
US
/ɡus/

Translations

goosenoun
geese
pl
UK
/ɡuːs/
US
/ɡus/
The goose waddled across the farmyard.
Гусь переваливался через двор фермы.
The goose laid several eggs in the nest.
Гусыня отложила несколько яиц в гнездо.
Additional translations
гусак
Synonyms
waterfowl
Anser
fowl
bird
gander
gooseverb
goosed
Past Simple
goosed
Past Participle
goosing
Gerund
UK
/ɡuːs/
US
/ɡus/
He goosed her playfully as they walked by the lake.
Он игриво щипнул её, когда они шли по берегу озера.
Synonyms
poke
prod
jolt
startle
gooseadjective
UK
/ɡuːs/
US
/ɡus/
Used attributively to denote things relating to or made from a goose (e.g., goose down, goose liver).

Definitions

goosenoun
A large waterbird with a long neck, short legs, webbed feet, and a short broad bill, typically found in the Northern Hemisphere.
The goose waddled across the park, honking loudly at the passersby.
A female goose, as opposed to a gander which is a male.
The farmer could easily distinguish the goose from the gander by their size and behavior.
A silly or foolish person.
Stop acting like a goose and focus on your work.
A heavy, tailor’s pressing iron with a curved handle.
He pressed the seams with an old cast-iron goose inherited from his grandfather.
The flesh of a goose used as food.
We had roast goose for Christmas dinner.
gooseverb
To prod or pinch (someone) in a playful or suggestive manner, typically on the buttocks.
He goosed his friend as a joke, causing everyone to laugh.
To increase or boost something, often by artificial means.
The company goosed its sales figures by offering significant discounts.
gooseadjective
Relating to, made from, or resembling a goose.
She bought a luxurious goose down duvet.
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