Goose

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Mục lục 1 Noun 1.1 any of numerous wild or domesticated, web-footed swimming birds of the family Anatidae, esp. of the genera Anser and Branta, most of which are larger and have a longer neck and legs than the ducks. 1.2 the female of this bird, as distinguished from the male, or gander. 1.3 the flesh of a goose, used as food. 1.4 a silly or foolish person; simpleton. 1.5 Slang . a poke between the buttocks to startle. 1.6 Informal . anything that energizes, strengthens, or the like 1.7 a tailor's smoothing iron with a curved handle. 1.8 an obsolete board game played with dice and counters in which a player whose cast falls in a square containing the picture of a goose is allowed to advance double the number of his or her throw. 2 Verb (used with object) 2.1 Slang . to poke (a person) between the buttocks to startle. 2.2 Informal . 3 Idiom 3.1 cook someone's goose, Informal . to ruin someone's hopes, plans, chances 4 Synonyms 4.1 noun 4.2 adjective

Noun

any of numerous wild or domesticated, web-footed swimming birds of the family Anatidae, esp. of the genera Anser and Branta, most of which are larger and have a longer neck and legs than the ducks.

the female of this bird, as distinguished from the male, or gander.

the flesh of a goose, used as food.

a silly or foolish person; simpleton.

Slang . a poke between the buttocks to startle.

Informal . anything that energizes, strengthens, or the like

to give the economy a badly needed goose.

a tailor's smoothing iron with a curved handle.

an obsolete board game played with dice and counters in which a player whose cast falls in a square containing the picture of a goose is allowed to advance double the number of his or her throw.

Verb (used with object)

Slang . to poke (a person) between the buttocks to startle.

Informal .

to prod or urge to action or an emotional reaction

The promise of time off may goose the workers and increase profits.

to strengthen or improve (often fol. by up )

Let's goose up the stew with some wine.

to increase; raise (often fol. by up )

to goose up government loans in weak industries.

to give a spurt of fuel to (a motor) to increase speed. ?

Idiom

cook someone's goose, Informal . to ruin someone's hopes, plans, chances

etc.

His goose was cooked when they found the stolen gems in his pocket.

Synonyms

noun

ass , idiot , imbecile , jackass , mooncalf , moron , nincompoop , ninny , nitwit , simple , simpleton , softhead , tomfool

adjective

anserine