goosish

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/ˈɡuːsɪʃ/

adjective

Like a goose; somewhat gooselike.

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Meanings

adjectivegoosish (comparative more goosish, superlative most goosish)

comparative more goosish · superlative most goosish · alternative gooseish · alternative goose-ish

  1. Like a goose; somewhat gooselike.
  2. broadlyFoolish.

    “Don't be goosish.” Lucy was studying the room.

    2011, Barbara Metzger, An Angel for the Earl
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    Don't do anything gooseish, will you?' 'No, and don't you do anything gooseish either!' she retorted.

    2008, Georgette Heyer, Charity Girl - Page 23

    […] 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.

    2012, Candace Camp, The Wedding Challenge

Origin

From goose + -ish; compare Middle English gosisch.

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APA

goosish. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/goosish

MLA

“goosish.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/goosish. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “goosish,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/goosish.

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