Definition of the word goose

Pronunciation of vocabulary goose

goosenoun

(loài) ngỗng

/ɡuːs/

Definition of the word <b>goose</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.

một con chim giống như một con vịt lớn có cổ dài. Ngỗng sống hoang dã hoặc được nuôi trong các trang trại.

meaning

meat from a goose

thịt từ một con ngỗng

  • roast goose

    ngỗng nướng

meaning

a female goose

một con ngỗng cái

meaning

a silly person

một người ngớ ngẩn

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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