Goosed Meaning in English

word · lemma: goose

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Definition

Goosed means either playfully pinched someone on the buttocks (as a joke or prank), or, in some informal uses, sped something up or increased its intensity.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and playful; primary meaning is to pinch someone’s buttocks as a joke, which can be inappropriate or unwelcome. Less commonly, means to give something extra energy (e.g., 'he goosed the engine'). Avoid using in formal or professional contexts. 'Goosed' is always past tense/participle.

• Spanish: pellizcó (con la mano en la parte trasera) - aceleró (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): apertou (na traseira, coloquial) - acelerou (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): apertou (no rabo, coloquial) - acelerou (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 拍了（屁股，俚语）- 加快了速度（口语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 拍了（屁股，俚語）- 加快了速度（口語）
• Hindi: पीछे से छेड़ा (मजाक में) - तेज़ किया (अत्यंत अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: قرص (من الخلف، غير رسمي) - زاد الوتيرة (عامية)
• Bengali: পেছন স্পর্শ করেছে (মজা করে) - গতি বাড়িয়েছে (অফিসিয়াল নয়)
• Russian: ущипнул за попу (шутливо) - подстегнул (разгонял)
• Japanese: お尻をつねった（冗談で） - 力を加えた（エネルギーを上げた）
• Vietnamese: véo mông (đùa cợt) - tăng tốc (làm mạnh thêm)
• Korean: 엉덩이를 꼬집었다 (장난으로) - 속도를 올렸다
• Turkish: kalçadan çimdikledi (şaka amaçlı) - hızlandırdı
• Urdu: پیچھے سے چٹکی لی (تفریحاً) - تیز کر دیا
• Indonesian: mencubit bokong (secara bercanda) - mempercepat (menambah tenaga)

Example Sentences

He goosed me as a joke when I walked by.

basic

The mechanic goosed the engine to test it.

basic

"Who goosed me?" she laughed, turning around quickly.

natural

I accidentally goosed the throttle and the car jumped forward.

natural

Some kids goosed their friend in the hallway, and everyone burst out laughing.

natural

She was surprised when someone goosed her at the party.

basic