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goose-stepper

goose-stepper

9.9
A soldier who marches with straight legs and high steps
  • noun
  • /ˈɡusˌstɛpər/
translation icon : marchador
  • Reporters praised the goose-stepper for his discipline and attention to detail.

Examples

  • The goose-stepper led the parade with precision.

  • The goose-stepper maintained perfect synchronization with the rest of the marching unit.

  • During the parade, one goose-stepper lost his balance and broke formation.

  • Many goose-steppers participated in the military review.

  • The soldier demonstrated perfect precision as a goose-stepper during the parade.

  • During the ceremony, the goose-stepper received praise for maintaining perfect form.

  • Many troops are trained to be goose-steppers to enhance their military discipline.

Synonyms

marcher
vsgoose-stepper
20 3.4

A person who walks in a parade or protest

is a specific straight-legged military march rather than an ordinary procession
parader
vsgoose-stepper
1 7.2

A person who walks proudly to show something, often in a festival

uses a rigid straight-legged military step for formal display
high stepper
vsgoose-stepper
7.2

A person who lifts their feet very high when walking to show off or perform

keeps legs straight and low as a strict military march not high lifts

How Stiff

goose-stepper
9.9
marcher
20 3.4
walker
33 1.0

Surface Forms

goose-stepper singular
goose-steppers plural

Morphology

goose-stepper = goose-step (semi-transparent) = goose + step + er

The agentive suffix '-er' is straightforward, but the base verb 'goose-step' refers to a specialized military march rather than an everyday action.

Etymology

Goose-stepper comes from goose and step, which gives a clear picture of a stiff, straight-legged walk called the 'goose step'. So, a goose-stepper is a person, often a soldier, who marches in that formal, straight-legged style.