gooseberry
Произношение: [ˈɡuːzbəri]
Слово
Контекст: «food»
(noun) a small green or yellow fruit that grows on bushes. People can eat it fresh, use it in desserts, or make jam. It's a little sour and often used in pies.
Пример
We picked fresh gooseberries from the garden for our pie.
Пример
I didn't like the gooseberries; they were too sour for my taste.
Пример
Have you ever tried a gooseberry before?
Контекст: «slang»
(noun) a term used to describe a person who is being a third wheel or an unwanted presence in a social situation. Like when you hang out with two friends and feel out of place.
Пример
I didn't mind being the gooseberry when my friends were flirting; it was fun to watch.
Пример
She didn't want to be a gooseberry at the party, so she left early.
Пример
Why do you think some people feel like a gooseberry when they're with couples?
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