How to Pronounce "goose egg"
expression
ˈɡus/ /ˈɛɡ
GOOS-egg
ɡˈuːs/ /ˈɛɡ
GOOS-egg
Definition
A slang expression meaning the number zero, especially in sports for a score of nothing. It can also refer to a complete failure or when someone gets nothing in a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡus/ /ˈɛɡ
British English
ɡˈuːs/ /ˈɛɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOOS-egg
UK
GOOS-egg
Listen in Context
The team scored a goose egg in the first half.
After studying so hard, getting a goose egg on the test was disappointing.
Our soccer team ended the game with a goose egg.
He tried selling lemonade this summer but ended up with a goose egg.