Goose
Aviator's tragic callsign
A goose is a large waterfowl with a long neck, webbed feet, and a honking call, larger than a duck but smaller than a swan.
Geese are known for their V-formation flying and aggressive territorial behavior.
To goose someone is to poke or pinch them in the buttocks, or more broadly to prod or stimulate: The tax cut was meant to goose the economy.
A goose egg is a zero, from its shape.
If your goose is cooked, you're in serious trouble.
Male of the species
- waterfowlSwimming birds collectively
- honkLoud nasal blast
- flockAnimals gathered together
- migrationMovement to new territory
feathers · webbed · waddle · nest · down · plumage · wingspan · V-formation
Dry-heat cooking method
- ChristmasWinter nativity celebration
- MichaelmasSeptember 29th holy day
- stuffingSeasoned mixture for cavities
- cracklingSharp snapping noises
rendered · fat · confit · foie gras · liver · giblets · gravy · carving
Squeeze with fingertips
- pokeSharp, quick thrust
- prodJab to spur action
- startleFrighten suddenly
- surpriseUnexpected event causing astonishment
jab · bottom · buttocks · playful · prank · squeeze · grab · nudge
Toward lower ground
- duvetFilled bed covering
- comforterQuilted bed covering
- pillowBedding for heads
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
fill · warmth · bedding · jacket · sleeping bag · plush · soft · lightweight
gander
Male of the species
migration · feathers · webbed · waddle · nest · down · plumage · wingspan · V-formation · pond
roast
Dry-heat cooking method
- ChristmasWinter nativity celebration
- MichaelmasSeptember 29th holy day
- stuffingSeasoned mixture for cavities
crackling · rendered · fat · confit · foie gras · liver · giblets · gravy · carving · feast
pinch
Squeeze with fingertips
surprise · jab · bottom · buttocks · playful · prank · squeeze · grab · nudge · tease
down
Toward lower ground
insulation · fill · warmth · bedding · jacket · sleeping bag · plush · soft · lightweight · loft
silly
Frivolous or absurd
gander · chase · wild · bumps · sauce · steppers · fair · mother · game · loose
- Superhero PetsKrypto, Comet, Redwing
- Fictional PilotsMaverick, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Snoopy, Apollo
- Jam BandsGrateful Dead, Phish, jam, jams, extended jam
- SkaneMalmo, Scania
- 80s Movie CharactersIndiana Jones, Marty McFly, E.T., John McClane, Ferris Bueller
- nicknamesnickname, pet name, alias, handle, moniker
- goose bumpsPrickling skin from chill
- wild goose chaseHopeless pursuit of nothing
- golden gooseReliable profit source
- wild-goose chasePointless, hopeless search
- goose eggsSlang for zeros
- silly gooseAffectionate term for someone being foolish
gooseberry, gooseberries, goosebumps, gooseflesh, goosed, goosing