goosy

American

[goo-see] / ˈgu si /

Or goosey

adjective

goosier, goosiest

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

goosy British

/ ˈɡuːsɪ /

adjective

of or like a goose
having goose flesh
silly and foolish

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Other Word Forms

goosiness noun

Etymology

Origin of goosy

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

Example Sentences

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“It’s just in how we’ve structured this season. We’re focused on team spirit and drive. I’ve always though maybe Bellevue High was a little too loosy goosy about this.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2014

You were a goosy girl to think or even pretend to think that I don't want you here all the summer, because you know I do!

From Time Magazine Archive

They're all goosy over there, and it shows.

From Time Magazine Archive

Old goosy again presented him with young ones, the sale of which enabled him to purchase fodder for his cow, when she was sent home at the end of the season.

From Tales for Young and Old by Various

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