goose

Definition

  • noun: any one of many different kinds of birds that swim, that are larger than ducks, and that have a long neck and webbed feet
  • noun: any of numerous large waterfowl (family Anatidae) that are intermediate between the swans and ducks and have long necks, feathered lores, and reticulate tarsi
  • verb: to touch or pinch (someone) on the buttocks
  • verb: to poke between the buttocks with an upward thrust
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: simpleton, goose iron

Examples

  • If he can go out with his friends at night, then she should be able to, too. 'What's good for the goose is good for the gander'.

  • The city's leaders don't want to do anything that could 'kill the golden goose' of tourism.

  • The two teams matched 'goose eggs' [=they both scored no runs] for five innings.

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