goose in German
goose in German is Gans — goose means a large web-footed waterfowl, related to but bigger than a duck, often kept as farm poultry or hunted as game.
goose in German
Gans
What does "goose" mean?
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noun A large web-footed waterfowl, related to but bigger than a duck, often kept as farm poultry or hunted as game.
"A flock of geese flew south in a neat V formation."
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noun A foolish or silly person.
"Don't be such a goose — of course it's a joke."
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verb To poke or pinch someone sharply on the buttocks, often as a prank.
"He goosed his friend in the hallway and got a shout of surprise."
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verb To give something a sudden boost or push, especially by pressing the accelerator.
"She goosed the engine to merge before the gap closed."
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goose in a sentence
- A flock of geese flew south in a neat V formation.
- They roasted a goose for the holiday dinner.
- Don't be such a goose — of course it's a joke.
- You silly goose, you left your keys in the fridge again!
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What is "goose" in German?
"goose" in German is Gans. goose means: A large web-footed waterfowl, related to but bigger than a duck, often kept as farm poultry or hunted as game.
How do you use "goose" in a sentence?
Example: "A flock of geese flew south in a neat V formation." In German, "goose" is Gans.
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