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- [goos]
- /gus/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [goos]
- /gus/
Definitions of goosed word
- noun plural goosed any of numerous wild or domesticated, web-footed swimming birds of the family Anatidae, especially of the genera Anser and Branta, most of which are larger and have a longer neck and legs than the ducks. 1
- noun plural goosed the female of this bird, as distinguished from the male, or gander. 1
- noun plural goosed the flesh of a goose, used as food. 1
- noun plural goosed a silly or foolish person; simpleton. 1
- noun plural goosed Slang. a poke between the buttocks to startle. 1
- noun plural goosed Informal. anything that energizes, strengthens, or the like: to give the economy a badly needed goose. 1
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Origin of goosed
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English gose, goos, Old English gōs (plural gēs); cognate with German Gans, Old Norse gās; compare Sanskrit haṅsa, Greek chḗn, Latin ānser
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Parts of speech for Goosed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
goosed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
goosed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for goosed
verb goosed
- rush — to move, act, or progress with speed, impetuosity, or violence.
- force — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
- inspire — to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence: His courage inspired his followers.
- propel — to drive, or cause to move, forward or onward: to propel a boat by rowing.
- make — to bring into existence by shaping or changing material, combining parts, etc.: to make a dress; to make a channel; to make a work of art.
noun goosed
- aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- lifted — to move or bring (something) upward from the ground or other support to a higher position; hoist.
- handed — of, belonging to, using, or used by the hand.
- helped — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
- praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
Antonyms for goosed
verb goosed
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
- prevent — to keep from occurring; avert; hinder: He intervened to prevent bloodshed.
- impede — to retard in movement or progress by means of obstacles or hindrances; obstruct; hinder.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- delay — If you delay doing something, you do not do it immediately or at the planned or expected time, but you leave it until later.
noun goosed
- harmed — physical injury or mental damage; hurt: to do him bodily harm.
- silenced — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
- blew — Blew is the past tense of blow1.
- brained — having a particular type of brain (used in combination): small-brained dinosaurs.
- disliked — Simple past tense and past participle of dislike.
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