English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /'guːsɪʃ/

Alternative forms

• gooseish, goose-ish

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.