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Goose (Noun)

Meaning 1

Flesh of a goose (domestic or wild).

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Meaning 2

Web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The child watched as a goose waddled by the pond, its feathers ruffled by the gentle breeze.
  • Domesticated geese are known for their aggressive behavior towards humans, especially during mating season.
  • The farmer raised geese as a source of meat, eggs, and down feathers, which he sold at the local market.
  • A V-formation of geese flew overhead, their honking calls echoing through the crisp autumn air.
  • At the park, a group of geese swam and played in the shallow waters of the lake, entertaining a crowd of delighted onlookers.

Hyponyms

  • Canadian Goose
  • Graylag
  • Graylag Goose
  • Brent
  • Branta Canadensis
  • Greylag Goose
  • Chen Caerulescens
  • Anser Cygnoides
  • Branta Leucopsis
  • Anser Anser
  • Barnacle
  • Brent Goose
  • Canada Goose
  • Brant Goose

Related Words

  • Gosling (noun)

Meaning 3

A man who is a stupid incompetent fool.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • He's such a goose, he can't even boil water without burning it.
  • The boss is a complete goose, he's managed to drive the company into bankruptcy.
  • Stop being a goose and just follow the instructions for once.
  • I swear, my brother is a total goose, he's always getting into trouble.
  • He's a bit of a goose, always tripping over his own feet and knocking things over.

Synonyms

  • Goofball
  • Goof
  • Bozo
  • Jackass
  • Fathead
  • Cuckoo
  • Zany
  • Twat

Hypernyms

  • Muggins
  • Tomfool
  • Fool
  • Saphead
  • Sap

Related Words

  • Goosey (adjective)
  • Goosy (adjective)
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