goosegog

[ gooz-gog ]

noun

, British Dialect.

1. gooseberry.

goosegog

/ ˈɡʊzɡɒɡ /

noun

1. a dialect or informal word for gooseberry

Word History and Origins

Origin of goosegog¹

1815–25; goose + gog (< ?)

Word History and Origins

Origin of goosegog¹

from goose in gooseberry + gog, variant of gob ¹

Example Sentences

Gerald did but voice the feelings of the others when he said, not without regret: "Well, I'm a new man, but I couldn't eat so much as another goosegog if you paid me."

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