Meaning & use
goose
A large waterbird with a long neck, related to the duck and swan, often raised for meat and eggs.
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A flock of geese flew south in a v-shaped formation before winter.
The farm raised geese alongside chickens and ducks near the edge of the pond.
A note on using this word
The plural of goose is geese, an irregular plural that often trips up learners of English.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To poke or pinch someone's buttocks as a prank (informal).
He goosed his friend just to see him jump in surprise.
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