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play gooseberry

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play gooseberry (British, humorous)

to be with two people who are having a romantic relationship and who would prefer to be alone. Yes, thank you, I'd love to go to the cinema, if you two are sure you don't mind me playing gooseberry.

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Come along, and you'll be able to sympathize with all poor souls who have to play gooseberry often. Anne of The Island by Montgomery, Lucy Maud View in context More results

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