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goosish

/ˈɡuːsɪʃ/

goosish adjective: like a goose; somewhat gooselike.

Adjective

goosish (comparative more goosish, superlative most goosish)

  1. Like a goose; somewhat gooselike.
  2. (broadly) Foolish.
    • Don't do anything gooseish, will you?' 'No, and don't you do anything gooseish either!' she retorted.2008, Georgette Heyer, Charity Girl - Page 23
    • “Don't be goosish.” Lucy was studying the room.2011, Barbara Metzger, An Angel for the Earl

Forms of goosish

comparativemore goosish
superlativemost goosish
alternative formgooseish
alternative formgoose-ish

Origin of goosish

From goose + -ish; compare Middle English gosisch.

Words formed from goosish

Questions about goosish

What does goosish mean?
Goosish means like a goose; somewhat gooselike.
What part of speech is goosish?
Goosish is an adjective.
How do you pronounce goosish?
Goosish is pronounced /ˈɡuːsɪʃ/.

Words near goosish in the dictionary

  1. goosier
  2. goosies
  3. goosiest
  4. goosing
  5. goosing up
  6. goosish
  7. goosishness
  8. Goosnargh
  9. Goossen
  10. Goossens
  11. Goossenses

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