Meaning and usage of the word goose in English

Meaning of vocabulary goose

goosenoun

(loài) ngỗng

/ɡuːs/

Meaning of vocabulary <b>goose</b></b>

Origin of the word goose

The word "goose" has a rich history! It originated from the Old English word "gōs", which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*gansiz", meaning "goose-like". This is believed to be closely related to the Proto-Indo-European root "*ghe(w)-", which meant "to swell" or "to inflate", possibly referring to the goose's appearance or the sound of its honking. In Middle English (circa 1100-1500), the word "goose" evolved to "gos" or "gosse", and by the 15th century, it had taken its modern form. Today, "goose" refers to a large waterfowl, as well as the verb "to goose", meaning to playfully jab or tickle someone, often with the beak or fingers! Isn't it amazing how words evolve over time?

Vocabulary summary goose

typenoun, plural geese

meaning(zoology) goose, female goose

meaninggoose

meaningfool

typenoun, plural gooses

meaninggooseneck iron

Example of vocabulary goosenamespace

meaning

a bird like a large duck with a long neck. Geese either live wild or are kept on farms.

meaning

meat from a goose

  • roast goose
meaning

a female goose

meaning

a silly person

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary goose

Idioms of vocabulary goose

cook somebody’s goose
(informal)to destroy somebody’s chances of success
    kill the goose that lays the golden egg/eggs
    (saying)to destroy something that would make you rich, successful, etc.
      not say boo to a goose
      to be very shy or gentle
      • He's so nervous he wouldn't say boo to a goose.
      what’s sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander
      (old-fashioned, saying)what one person is allowed to do, another person must be allowed to do in a similar situation

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