goosy
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Definition
Adjective: 1. Easily frightened or nervous; jumpy: Describes a state of being easily startled or made anxious, similar to the skittish nature of a goose. 2. Stupid or silly; foolish: Describes a person, idea, or behavior that lacks good sense or intelligence; ridiculous.
Usage and Examples
- Meaning 1 (Easily frightened):
- The loud noise made her feel all goosy and she couldn't relax.
- He's too goosy to watch horror movies; they give him nightmares.
- Meaning 2 (Foolish):
- That's a goosy plan that will never work.
- Stop making those goosy faces and be serious for a moment.
Advanced Usage
- The adjective goosy is informal and often carries a mildly humorous or dismissive tone. It is more commonly used in its second meaning (foolish).
- It can describe a temporary state of nervousness or a more permanent character trait of foolishness.
Variants and Related Words
- Goosey: An alternative spelling with the same meanings.
- Goosebumps (n): The raised bumps on skin caused by cold or fear. While related in evoking a physical reaction (like being "goosy" from fear), it is a distinct compound noun.
- Goosepimples (n): Another term for goosebumps.
Synonyms
- Meaning 1: Skittish, jumpy, nervous, jittery.
- Meaning 2: Foolish, silly, stupid, dopey, anserine, ridiculous.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To get/go all goosy: To become very nervous or frightened.
- She went all goosy when she had to speak on stage.
- A goosy idea: A foolish or impractical idea.
- Investing all your money in that scheme is a goosy idea.
Adjective
- having or revealing stupidity
- ridiculous anserine behavior
- a dopey answer
- a dopey kid
- some fool idea about rewriting authors' books