goose

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A goose is a type of big, fluffy bird that's often white or brown and has a long neck. You might see them waddling around parks or countryside areas.

Goose can also mean to move quickly and clumsily, like when you trip over your own feet. This is because geese are known for their awkward but speedy walking style. If someone says "I almost went down the stairs, I was about to go goose," they're saying that they were rushing and almost fell over.

How common is "goose"?

Word goose is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

noun

Any of various grazing waterfowl of the family Anatidae, which have feathers and webbed feet and are capable of flying, swimming, and walking on land, and which are generally bigger than ducks.
Example: There is a flock of geese on the pond.
(strictly) A female goose.
The flesh of the goose used as food.
(slang, plural geese or gooses) A silly person.
(archaic) A tailor's iron, heated in live coals or embers, used to press fabrics.
(South Africa, slang, dated) A young woman or girlfriend.
(uncountable, historical) An old English board game in which players moved counters along a board, earning a double move when they reached the picture of a goose.