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

Example Sentences

"Not at all, you little goosy!" and Trudy kissed the troubled face.

From Project Gutenberg

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 Project Gutenberg