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goosey

/ˈɡuː.si/

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adjective

/ˈɡuː.si/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее глупый, бестолковый или простодушный; также используется для описания нервного или пугливого человека.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning foolish, silly, or simple-minded; also used to describe someone who is nervous or jumpy.

  1. Stupid or sillyB2informal

    Having or revealing a lack of intelligence or good judgment; foolish.

    ruГлупый

    • That was a goosey idea to jump into the pool fully clothed.
    • He made a goosey mistake by forgetting the meeting entirely.
    • Don't be so goosey; think before you act.

    Synonymsdaftdizzyempty-headedfeatherbrainedfoolishgiddyharebrainedscatterbrainedsillystupid

    Antonymscleverintelligentsmartwise

  2. Nervous or jumpyC1informal

    Feeling uneasy, apprehensive, or causing a feeling of goosebumps.

    ruНервный или взвинченный

    • The horror movie made me feel all goosey inside.
    • She gets goosey before every exam, no matter how prepared she is.
    • Walking alone in the dark always makes him feel goosey.

    Synonymsanxiousapprehensiveedgyjumpynervousskittishuneasy

    Antonymscalmcomposedrelaxedunperturbed

Forms
  • goosier comparative form
  • goosiest superlative form