Goozah

n.

Heard in Cork

Someone who's playing gooseberry-a third person with a couple out on a date.

In use

I couldn't kiss yer wan with her sister playing goozah.

Posh English

I was quite unable to embrace the young lady while her sister tagged along as an unwelcome third party.

  • Spare toolSomeone who is surplus to requirements, a gooseberry, a person who feels uncomfortable…
  • We're doneIn trouble. Also: Said when a couple of gowlbags are caught by the bollix hiding behind…
  • Not playing with a full deckNot thinking clearly or rationally.
  • Playing Molly BánTo give someone the run-around/wind them up/make a fool out of them.
  • Playing puckActing the maggot or behaving badly.