gooseberry
(gʊzbəri , US guːsberi )
Word forms: gooseberries
countable noun
A gooseberry is a small green fruit that has a sharp taste and is covered with tiny hairs.
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Idioms:
play gooseberry [British]
to be present somewhere with two other people who are having a romantic relationship and who want to be alone together
'I didn't want to play gooseberry with you and Bev,' he smiled.
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Translations:
Chinese: 醋栗
Japanese: グーズベリー