gooseberry

US //ˈɡusˌbɛɹi// UK //ɡˈuːsbəɹi// goose·ber·ry

Archaic Slang Vulgar

Origin

From goose + berry. It is possible that the first element was originally something related to the gros- of French groseille and/or the kruis- of Dutch kruisbes but has been altered by folk etymology.

Idioms3 entries

01
gooseberry eye
A prominent, dull eye.
02
gooseberry season
A period, usually during the summertime, when news media tend to place increased emphasis on reporting light-hearted, offbeat, or bizarre stories.
03
play Old Gooseberry
To suddenly put a stop to a disturbance by force or threats.