play Old Gooseberry
(archaic, idiomatic, UK) To play the devil; to make mischief.
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(archaic, idiomatic, UK) To play the devil; to make mischief.
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(archaic, idiomatic, UK) To suddenly put a stop to a disturbance by force or threats.
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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.
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(UK, dialect) gooseberry.
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(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a gooseberry (the fruit).