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goose
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈɡɐ̃su/gan·so
Definition
1A waterfowl of the family Anatidae with a long neck, often domesticated; also used to refer to a silly or clumsy person.
Usage examples
“The geese were honking on the lake.”
“Don't be a goose, pay attention!”
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common combinations
wild goosegoose livergoose feathersilly goose
Idiomatic expressions
- A wild goose chase (a futile search or pursuit).