goose ‧ ber ‧ ry /ˈɡʊzb ə ri, ˈɡuːz-, ˈɡuːs- $ ˈɡuːsberi/ BrE AmE noun ( plural gooseberries ) [countable]
[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Origin: Perhaps from goose + berry ]
1 . a small round green fruit that grows on a bush and has a sour taste
2 . be a gooseberry ( also play gooseberry British English ) informal to be with two people who are having a romantic relationship and who want to be alone together