Pronunciation: [ɡˈuːsd] (IPA) 
The word "goosed" refers to the act of poking or pinching someone in a playful manner, usually in the backside. It is spelled with two o's and a d at the end. In IPA phonetic transcription, this word would be transcribed as /ɡuːst/. The long "oo" sound is represented by /uː/, and the "s" sound is represented by /s/. The "e" in the spelling of the word is silent and does not make a sound.
The term "goosed" is predominantly an adjective used colloquially to describe the act or state of being startled, startled or surprised, usually by a sudden action or event. The term originated from the behavior of geese, which are known to react abruptly or aggressively when they are surprised or frightened. Thus, "goosed" has come to describe a similar response in humans.
When someone is said to be "goosed," it implies that they have been caught off guard or taken by surprise, often resulting in a startled or alarmed reaction. It may also connote a momentary loss of composure or balance due to the unexpected nature of the situation. For instance, if someone sneaks up behind another person and taps them on the shoulder, they might exclaim, "You goosed me!" to express their surprise and potentially their brief distress.
In a figurative sense, "goosed" can also describe the feeling of being motivated or energized, similar to a jolt or boost of energy. For instance, if someone says, "I need to get goosed to start my day," they mean they require some form of stimulation or motivation to kickstart their morning routine.
Overall, "goosed" refers to the state of being startled, surprised, or energized, both in physical and metaphorical contexts.
The word "goosed" is derived from the noun "goose", which refers to a large waterbird in the Anatidae family. The term "goose" dates back to Old English, where it was spelled "gōs", and its origins can be traced to the Proto-Germanic word "gans". This Proto-Germanic term eventually evolved into different forms in various Germanic languages, such as "gans" in German and Dutch, "gas" in Swedish, and "gås" in Danish and Norwegian.
The verb "goosed" emerged from the noun "goose" and refers to the action of poking, pinching, or prodding someone. It is often used figuratively to describe a surprise or startled reaction similar to that of a goose being suddenly surprised or prodded.
