goosish
adj/ˈɡuːsɪʃ/
Etymology From Middle English goosish; equivalent to goose + -ish.
1
Like a goose; somewhat gooselike.
2
Broadly Foolish.
- 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:
- “Don't be goosish.” Lucy was studying the room.2011, Barbara Metzger, An Angel for the Earl:
1 more example
- […] 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:
- Derived terms
- goosishness