plural geese
ˈgēs 
1
a
: 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
3
4
plural gooses
: a poke between the buttocks
goosed; goosing
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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Noun
Examples of goose in a Sentence
Noun
don't be such a silly goose—you're dressed just fine for the party
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Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025
More than a century ago, goose was served at Christmas dinner.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Similarly, Locklear’s promotion to series regular in Melrose Place’s second season, after her character, Amanda Woodward, bought and moved into the titular apartment building, was seen as a successfully ploy to goose the show’s ratings.
—John Russell, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Meyers and Falconer rescued the goose and left it at a pond at a more suitable altitude, rangers said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025
More than a century ago, goose was served at Christmas dinner.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
Wall Street loves lower rates, which can goose the economy and boost prices for investments.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Similarly, Locklear’s promotion to series regular in Melrose Place’s second season, after her character, Amanda Woodward, bought and moved into the titular apartment building, was seen as a successfully ploy to goose the show’s ratings.
—John Russell, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Goose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goose. Accessed 25 Jan. 2025.
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