Goosish

//ˈɡuːsɪʃ// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Like a goose; somewhat gooselike.
  2. 2
    Foolish. broadly

    "Don't do anything gooseish, will you?' 'No, and don't you do anything gooseish either!' she retorted."

Example

More examples

"Don't do anything gooseish, will you?' 'No, and don't you do anything gooseish either!' she retorted."

Etymology

From Middle English goosish; equivalent to goose + -ish.

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