any of numerous wild or domesticated, web-footed swimming birds of the family Anatidae, esp. of the genera Anser and Branta, most of which are larger and have a longer neck and legs than the ducks.

the female of this bird, as distinguished from the male, or gander.

the flesh of a goose, used as food.

a silly or foolish person; simpleton.

Slang . a poke between the buttocks to startle.

Informal . anything that energizes, strengthens, or the like

to give the economy a badly needed goose.

a tailor's smoothing iron with a curved handle.

an obsolete board game played with dice and counters in which a player whose cast falls in a square containing the picture of a goose is allowed to advance double the number of his or her throw.

Slang . to poke (a person) between the buttocks to startle.

Informal .

to prod or urge to action or an emotional reaction

The promise of time off may goose the workers and increase profits.

to strengthen or improve (often fol. by up )

Let's goose up the stew with some wine.

to increase; raise (often fol. by up )

to goose up government loans in weak industries.

to give a spurt of fuel to (a motor) to increase speed. ?

cook someone's goose, Informal . to ruin someone's hopes, plans, chances

etc.

His goose was cooked when they found the stolen gems in his pocket.

noun

ass , idiot , imbecile , jackass , mooncalf , moron , nincompoop , ninny , nitwit , simple , simpleton , softhead , tomfool

adjective

anserine