gander
word
Definition
A gander is a male goose. Informally, it can also mean a quick look at something.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, 'gander' mainly refers to the male goose. Informally, 'have a gander' means 'take a look'. Rarely used in everyday speech except on farms or in playful conversation. Don't confuse with 'goose' (female or generic).
Spanish: ganso machoPortuguese (BR): ganso machoPortuguese (PT): ganso machoChinese (Simplified): 公鹅Chinese (Traditional): 公鵝Hindi: नर हंसArabic: إوز ذكرBengali: পুরুষ হাঁস - একবার দেখা (অনানুষ্ঠানিক অর্থে)Russian: гусак - взгляд (разг.)Japanese: オスガチョウ - ちらっと見ること（インフォーマル）Vietnamese: ngỗng đực - liếc qua (nghĩa không trang trọng)Korean: 수거위 - 한번 훑어봄(비격식적)Turkish: erkek kaz - göz atma (gayri resmi)Urdu: نَر بطخ - ایک نظر ڈالنا (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: angsa jantan - melihat sekilas (informal)
Example Sentences
The gander is the male goose.
basic
That gander is very protective of the baby geese.
basic
We saw a gander at the farm.
basic
Take a gander at those clouds – do you think it’ll rain?
natural
Why don't you have a quick gander at this report before we send it?
natural
"He’s a real gander around the yard," the farmer joked.
natural