as in idiot
a stupid person
the village's chief of police was an ineffectual albeit pleasant gander
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Jinnie Lee, refinery29.com, 24 Jan. 2024
Take a gander at our streaming guide and catch every second of March Madness action.
—Daniel Donabedian, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
Don't miss these Take a gander at the five best things our dining critic ate in the month of May.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 3 June 2024
Just scroll down to your hometown and take a gander.
—Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2024
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Below, take a gander at the best winter jackets for women that will keep you bundled up and toasty in the chicest way possible.
—Jinnie Lee, refinery29.com, 24 Jan. 2024
Take a gander at our streaming guide and catch every second of March Madness action.
—Daniel Donabedian, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
Don't miss these Take a gander at the five best things our dining critic ate in the month of May.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 3 June 2024
Just scroll down to your hometown and take a gander.
—Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2024
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“Gander.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gander. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
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