English Explanatory Dictionary

play gooseberry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be an unwanted third party accompanying two lovers, to serve as a chaperon.

Word forms

play gooseberry plays gooseberry playing gooseberry played gooseberry

Synonyms

do gooseberry

Related words

third wheel two's company, three's a crowd
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