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goosey

adjective goos·ey \ˈgü-sē\
goos·i·ergoos·i·est

Definition of GOOSEY

1
:  resembling a goose
2
a :  affected with goose bumps :  scared
b :  very nervous
c :  reacting strongly when goosed or startled
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First Known Use of GOOSEY

1811

Related to GOOSEY

Synonyms
aflutter, antsy, anxious, atwitter, dithery, edgy, nervous, het up, hinky [slang], hung up, ill at ease, insecure, jittery, jumpy, nervy, perturbed, queasy (also queazy), tense, troubled, uneasy, unquiet, upset, uptight, worried
Antonyms
calm, collected, cool, easy, happy-go-lucky, nerveless, relaxed

Rhymes with GOOSEY

juicy, sluicy, sprucy

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. goosey
  2. loosey-goosey
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