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Definition of goose
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a : 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
4 plural gooses : a poke between the buttocks
goose
verbgoosed; goosing
Definition of goose (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : to poke between the buttocks with an upward thrust
2 : to increase the activity, speed, power, intensity, or amount of : spur an effort to goose newsstand sales
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