goosy

or goos·ey

[ goo-see ]

adjective

, goos·i·er, goos·i·est.

1. like a goose; foolish or giddy.
2. Informal.
   1. ticklish; reacting very quickly to touch.
   2. nervous; jumpy; uneasy.

goosy

/ ˈɡuːsɪ /

adjective

1. of or like a goose
2. having goose flesh
3. silly and foolish

Derived Forms

• ˈgoosiness, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of goosy¹

First recorded in 1805–15; goose + -y ¹