goos·y

[goo-see]
adjective, goos·i·er, goos·i·est.
1.
like a goose; foolish or giddy.
2.
Informal.
a.
ticklish; reacting very quickly to touch.
b.
nervous; jumpy; uneasy.
Also, goos·ey.


Origin:
1805–15; goose + -y1

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goosy or goosey (ˈɡuːsɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , goosier, goosiest
1.  of or like a goose
2.  having goose flesh
3.  silly and foolish
 
goosey or goosey
 
adj
 
'goosiness or goosey
 
n

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