gooseberry

[US]/'gʊzb(ə)rɪ/
[UK]/'ɡusbɛri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. companion of a gooseberry bush; the third person present when two people, especially a couple, are together

Phrases & Collocations

chinese gooseberry

play gooseberry

Example Sentences

play up old gooseberry with

they didn't want me playing gooseberry on their first date.

There’s no need to top and tail the gooseberries, just steam or bake them with sugar.

An elegant but crisp wine with ripe, gooseberry flavors on the fore palate backed by tropical fruits and a hint of grassiness that lingers on the aftertaste.

Dave and Michelle invited me to go out with them but I don’t want to play gooseberry all evening.

Palate: Zesty flavors aromas of tropical fruit such as kiwi, gooseberry, pineapples and mangos with a hint of grassiness are complemented by creamy citrus notes.

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