goosing
Poking someone's backside
Goosing is poking or pinching someone's buttocks, usually as a prank or flirtation: He goosed her as she walked by.
The gesture mimics a goose's jabbing beak.
Extended uses describe any sudden prod or boost: The tax cut was meant to goose the economy.
To goose an engine is to give it a burst of acceleration.
Unexpected event causing astonishment
- joltAbrupt forceful shake
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
- jumpPropel oneself airborne
- flinchInvoluntary retreat from threat
scare · alarm · pinch · grab · poke · squeal · yelp · reaction
goad
Incite to action
prompt · stimulate · rouse · stir · incite · push · urge · motivate · accelerate · boost
surprise
Unexpected event causing astonishment
flinch · scare · alarm · pinch · grab · poke · squeal · yelp · reaction · unexpected
mischief
Playful troublesome behavior
- shenanigansMischievous or deceitful behavior
- tomfooleryFoolish or silly behavior
- horseplayBoisterous rough behavior
gag · trick · tease · jest · josh · ribbing · playful · juvenile · workplace · harassment
pinch
Squeeze with fingertips
tease · coquette · innuendo · frisky · handsy · touchy-feely · suggestive · playful · cheeky · forward
goose, gander, gooses, gosling, goosed, goosebumps, goslings