goose-step \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\intransitive verb Etymology:goose step 1.: to march in a goose step < soldiers goose-stepped into the ancient capital > 2.: to practice an unthinking conformity in thought or action : conform especially under social pressure or from fear of reprisal < a society goose-stepping to a set of taboos — W.W.Howells > • goose-stepper\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\noun