play gooseberry

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play gooseberry (third-person singular simple present plays gooseberry, present participle playing gooseberry, simple past and past participle played gooseberry)

  1. (dated, UK slang) To be an unwanted third party accompanying two lovers, to serve as a chaperon.
    • 1915, Lucy Maud Montgomery, “In the Park”, in Anne of the Island:
      "Well, new experiences are broadening. Come along, and you'll be able to sympathize with all poor souls who have to play gooseberry often.

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