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   gander

   /ˈɡandə/

   noun

   • 1. a male goose.
   • 2. a look or glance: informal "take a gander at the luggage, will ya?"

   verb

   • 1. look or glance at something: informal US "Paulie gandered at shelves full of coffee paraphernalia"

   Word Origin Old Englishgandra, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch gander, also to gannet.

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   Is Gander a slang word?

   • Besides being the proper name for a male goose and a slang word for silly man, the word gander also shows up in the idiom "take a gander." The slang sense of gander comes from the meaning recorded in 1886, to take a long look by craning one's neck like a goose, or wander foolishly (again, like a goose). "Gander."

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   What does Ganders mean?

   • Define ganders. ganders synonyms, ganders pronunciation, ganders translation, English dictionary definition of ganders. n. 1. A male goose. 2. Informal A look or glance: "Everyone turns and takes a gander at the yokels" . 3. Informal A simpleton; a ninny.

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   What is a gander etymology?

   • The noun 'gander' in the sense of a brief or casual observation has an interesting etymology. It is believed to be derived from the phrase 'take a gander,' which originated in American English in the early 20th century. The word 'gander' here is a colloquial term for a male goose, known for its curious and watchful nature.

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   What does Gonder mean?

   • Gonder, v.n. To stretch the neck like a gander, to stand at gaze. "What a't gonderin' theer fur?" ... (2) to ramble, walk heedlessly. "Wheer't tha gonderin' off to?" From Holland, Glossary (1886): GONDER, v. (1) to ramble in conversation, to become childish. W. CHES. (2) to go heedlessly. MID-CHES. "Wheer art gonderin to?"

   What is the origin of "have a gander"? (When meaning "look".)

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   What does Gandra mean in English?

   • n. 1. A male goose. 2. Informal A look or glance: "Everyone turns and takes a gander at the yokels" (Garrison Keillor). 3. Informal A simpleton; a ninny. [Middle English, from Old English gandra; see ghans- in Indo-European roots.] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   Can I take a gander at my books in print?

   • Well, can I take a gander at your Books in Print. In fact, even if you think you know all about your recycling there is no harm in having a quick gander. So have a wee gander at their website, sample some of their tracks and grab some tickets to their next gig.

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   A gander is a male goose, and also an insult meaning "simpleton," a bit like calling someone "a silly goose."

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   A gander at the menu revealed tempting dessert options. 19. I'll take a gander at the reviews before booking the hotel. 20. Before the concert, they had a gander at the band's history. 21. He had a gander at the lineup for the music festival. 22. Let's have a gander at the options for our next vacation. 23. She took a gander at the travel ...

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