GOOSE-STEP


Meaning of GOOSE-STEP in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ intransitive verb

Etymology: goose step

1. : to march in a goose step

soldiers goose-stepped into the ancient capital

2. : to practice an unthinking conformity in thought or action : conform especially under social pressure or from fear of reprisal

a society goose-stepping to a set of taboos — W.W.Howells

• goose-stepper ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun

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