Goosey Meaning in English
word
ˈɡusi
GOO-see
ˈɡuːsi
GOO-see
Definition
Describes someone who is nervous, jumpy, or easily startled. It's a playful, informal word sometimes used to mean 'silly like a goose.'
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and mostly used in playful conversation, often with children or between friends. Often used as 'a bit goosey,' 'feeling goosey,' or 'don’t be goosey.' Not common in formal writing. Can suggest nervousness or silly behavior.
Spanish: asustadizo - nervioso (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): assustado - nervoso (coloquial)Portuguese (PT): assustadiço - nervoso (coloquial)Chinese (Simplified): 胆小的 - 易紧张的 (口语)Chinese (Traditional): 膽小的 - 易緊張的 (口語)Hindi: डरपोक - घबराया हुआ (बोलचाल)Arabic: خائف - متوتر (عامية)Bengali: নড়েচড়ে ওঠা - চঞ্চল - বোকা (খেলাচ্ছলে)Russian: пугливый - нервный - глуповатый (шутливо)Japanese: ビクビクした - そわそわした - おどけた（ふざけて）Vietnamese: hay lo lắng - nhút nhát - ngây ngô (vui đùa)Korean: 쫄보 - 긴장한 - 바보 같은 (장난스럽게)Turkish: ürkek - tedirgin - aptalca (şakacı olarak)Urdu: ڈرا ہوا - بے چین - بیوقوف (مذاقاً)Indonesian: gugup (gugup seperti angsa) - cemas - mudah terkejut
Example Sentences
Don't be goosey, it's just a small dog.
basic
My cat gets goosey during thunderstorms.
basic
She felt goosey before her first performance.
basic
He gets a little goosey when talking to strangers.
natural
I’m feeling a bit goosey about trying sushi for the first time.
natural
Stop being so goosey—nothing bad is going to happen.
natural