goster

/ ˈɡɒstə /

verb

1. to laugh uncontrollably

2. to gossip

Word History and Origins

Origin of goster¹

C18: from earlier gauster, from Middle English galstre, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Nicolas, it is called "Goster Lane."

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And sure enough not another word could we coax out of him: he was, however, quite willing and able to make it up in good Irish, and much did I regret not being able to have a "goster" with him.

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"Stop your goster," said Dunphy, "and come in—isn't he inside here?"

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