Simple Definition of goose
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: any one of many different kinds of birds that swim, that are larger than ducks, and that have a long neck and webbed feet
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: a female goose
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: the meat of a goose used as food
Full Definition of goose
pluralgeese
play \ˈgēs\1 a : any of numerous large waterfowl (family Anatidae) that are intermediate between the swans and ducks and have long necks, feathered lores, and reticulate tarsi b : a female goose as distinguished from a gander
3 plural gooses : a tailor's smoothing iron with a gooseneck handle
4 plural gooses : a poke between the buttocks
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Examples of goose in a sentence
<don't be such a silly goose—you're dressed just fine for the party>
Origin and Etymology of goose
Middle English gos, from Old English gōs; akin to Old High German gans goose, Latin anser, Greek chēn
First Known Use: before 12th century
goose
Simple Definition of goose
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: to touch or pinch (someone) on the buttocks
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: to increase the activity or amount of (something)
Circa 1880
First Known Use of goose
circa 1880
GOOSE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of goose for Students
geese
\ˈgēs\1 : a waterbird with webbed feet that is related to the smaller duck and the larger swan
2 : a female goose
3 : the meat of a goose used as food
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