English Explanatory Dictionary

take a gander

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To take a look; to check or examine.

Pronunciation

En-au-take a gander.ogg

Word forms

take a gander takes a gander taking a gander took a gander taken a gander

Etymology

First recorded in 1887, based on craning the neck like a goose.

Synonyms

have a look take a look look
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