goosed; goosing. Definition of goose (Entry 2 of 2) transitive verb. 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.
What does goosed mean in slang?
verb (used with object), goosed, goos·ing. Slang. to poke (a person) between the buttocks to startle.
What does it mean when a woman is goosed?
To goose someone is defined as to pinch the person in the buttocks. When you pinch a girl’s buttocks, this is an example of to goose. verb.
Where does the expression goosed come from?
1880, from goose (n.), possibly from resemblance of the upturned thumb to a goose’s beak, or from the notion of creating nervous excitement. Related: Goosed; goosing. In 19c. theatrical slang, to be goosed meant “to be hissed” (by 1818).
What does feeling goosed mean?
US informal. to encourage or cause something or someone to be more active.
Why do we say goosed?
tired. UK slang. We went for a long walk and were goosed.
What does it mean to get someone’s goose?
verb, slang To poke one’s fingers on or between someone’s buttocks as a prank.
What’s a female goose called?
dame
A male goose is called a gander. A female goose is (sometimes) called a dame. A young goose is called a gosling. A group of geese together on the ground is called a gaggle.
What does knackered actually mean?
: tired, exhausted. Synonyms & Antonyms Don’t Get Tired Defining Knackered Example Sentences Learn More About knackered.
Is goose an insult?
If someone calls you a goose, it’s mildly insulting: they’re saying you’re silly. Many other common phrases use goose, including “a wild goose chase,” which means a hopeless pursuit or waste of time, and “your goose is cooked,” which translates to “you are in big trouble!”
What’s another word for goose?
What is another word for goose?
| gander | gosling |
|---|---|
| waterfowl | wildfowl |
What does it mean to cook someone?
to insult or humiliate. Similar to diss, roast, burn. He cooked those guys because he heard they were talking behind his back.
What does he cooked his goose mean?
Definition of cook someone’s goose
informal. : to make it certain that someone will fail, lose, etc. They were already trailing, and that last goal really cooked their goose. Their goose was cooked after that last goal.
What is a group of ducks called?
Ducks: raft, team, paddling, badling.
What is a bunch of geese called?
A group of geese is called a gaggle. This is because when geese get together they can get quite noisy and rowdy. They’re only referred to as a gaggle when they’re on land. When they’re flying in formation they can be referred to as a skein.
Do geese mate for life?
Nesting and breeding
Pairs usually stay together for life. If one member of a pair dies, the other goose usually finds another mate within the same breeding season.
What does it mean by hunky dory?
quite satisfactory : fine
Definition of hunky-dory
: quite satisfactory : fine.
Is saying knackered rude?
The word has also been used as a derogatory term against members of the Travelling Community in both Britain & Ireland. There have been some calls to cease the use of slang terms like “knacker drinking” and “knackered” as a result.
What does have a crack mean?
To attempt (to do) something; to take a turn trying (to do) something. Well, I haven’t fixed a motor in nearly 10 years, but I’ll certainly have a crack at it. You had your chance trying to break the piñata, now let your sister have a crack at it.
What does it mean when a guy calls you silly goose?
When you call someone a “silly goose,” you are saying that they are being foolish in some way. It means the same thing as “Don’t be ridiculous!” It is something that you say affectionately to someone that you are fond of. Outside of this context, it is condescending.
What does it mean to duck?
transitive verb. 1 : to lower (the head, the body, etc.) quickly : bow. 2 : avoid, evade duck the issue. 3 British : to thrust (someone or something) underwater : dunk.
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