goosish

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From goose +‎ -ish.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɡuːsɪʃ/

Adjective

goosish (comparative more goosish, superlative most goosish)

  1. Like a goose; somewhat gooselike.
  2. (by extension) Foolish.
    • 1386, Chaucer, “III.584”, in Troilus and Criseyde‎:
      For to be war of goosish peples speche, That dremen thinges whiche that never were...
    • 2008, Georgette Heyer, Charity Girl - Page 23:
      Don't do anything gooseish, will you?' 'No, and don't you do anything gooseish either!' she retorted.
    • 2011, Barbara Metzger, An Angel for the Earl:
      “Don't be goosish.” Lucy was studying the room.
    • 2012, Candace Camp, The Wedding Challenge:
      […] She was always gooseish.” She waved her fan languidly as they made their way through the crowd until they reached the other side of the room.
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