play gooseberry
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play gooseberry
verb plays gooseberry · playing gooseberry · played gooseberry
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To be an unwanted third party accompanying two lovers, to serve as a chaperon.
"Well, new experiences are broadening. Come along, and you'll be able to sympathize with all poor souls who have to play gooseberry often.
Similar: do gooseberry
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verb to serve as a chaperon
| Português | segurar vela |
|---|---|
| Français | tenir la chandelle |
| Deutsch | den Anstandswauwau spielen |
Talk about this word "play gooseberry." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/play%20gooseberry. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. play gooseberry. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/play%20gooseberry "play gooseberry." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/play%20gooseberry.Cite this
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title = {play gooseberry},
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year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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