goose Synonyms
Another word for goose
• noun (Context 1)
A foolish, simple, or silly person.
"She laughed and called her younger brother a silly simpleton for forgetting his own birthday."
• verb (Context 2)
To boost, prod, or increase the energy, speed, or output of something, such as an engine or an economy (informal).
"The central bank lowered interest rates in an effort to boost the sluggish housing market."
• verb (Context 3)
To poke or pinch someone playfully or unexpectedly in the buttocks (informal).
"Startled by the sudden poke, he jumped forward and spilled his drink."
• noun (Context 4)
A heavy smoothing iron with a curved handle shaped like a goose's neck, historically used by tailors for pressing seams.
"The historical exhibit featured a pair of heavy cast-iron tailor's gooses from the nineteenth century."
Opposites of goose
The opposite of goose shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: