gooseberryish
(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a gooseberry (the fruit).
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(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a gooseberry (the fruit).
The Loire is represented by ten wines, among which I particularly liked the smoky, austerely dry Touraine Sauvignon Blanc from Dutertre Pere et Fils, and an unusual honeyed, more classically gooseberryish Cheverny Sauvignon Blanc
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(UK, informal) Of a person: feeling neither necessary nor wanted in a given situation.
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(UK, informal) gooseberry.
- goosegog74%
A charmingly informal British word for a gooseberry — the tart, hairy little fruit that shows up in crumbles, fools, and jam. The word has a playful, childlike quality that makes it a staple of casual kitchen chat across the UK. You'll hear it most in older generations and rural areas, but it never really went away. Perfect for markets, allotments, and anyone who takes their summer fruit seriously.