goosegog

[gooz-gog]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

British Dialect.

gooseberry.

goosegog

/ ˈɡʊzɡɒɡ /

noun

a dialect or informal word for gooseberry

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Word History and Origins

Origin of goosegog¹

1815–25; goose + gog (< ?)

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Word History and Origins

Origin of goosegog¹

from goose in _gooseberry + gog, variant of _gob ¹

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Example Sentences

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Gerald did but voice the feelings of the others when he said, not without regret: "Well, I'm a new man, but I couldn't eat so much as another goosegog if you paid me."