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gonys
nounExtremely Rare / Specialized
/ˈɡɒnɪs/The prominent lower ridge or keel along the center of a bird's lower mandible (lower beak).
gonzales
nounLow
/ɡɒnˈzɑːlɛs/A proper noun, originally a Spanish surname.
gonzalez
nounLow (as a common noun in general English); High (as a proper noun within relevant communities and contexts).
/ɡɒnˈzɑːlɛz/A Spanish and Hispanic surname of patronymic origin, meaning 'son of Gonzalo'. It functions primarily as a proper noun referring to a person, family, or associated entities.
gonzalez marquez
nounLow
/ɡɒnˈzɑːleɪz ˈmɑːkeɪz/A compound Spanish surname, indicating paternal (González) and maternal (Márquez) family names.
gonzo
adjectivenounC1/C2
/ˈɡɒnzəʊ/A style of journalism or reporting that is extremely subjective and participatory, placing the reporter at the centre of the story, often in an exaggerated, bizarre, or reckless manner.
goo
nounC1
/ɡuː/A sticky, messy, viscous substance.
goober
nounLow
/ˈɡuː.bə/a peanut (the legume); a person who is foolish or unsophisticated.
gooby
nounVery low
/ˈɡuːbi/An informal term originating from internet culture, often referring to a foolish or naive action, person, or as a playful exclamation of surprise or silliness.
gooch
nounVery Low
/ɡuːtʃ/A slang term for the perineum, the area of the body between the anus and the genitals.
good
adjectiveadverbinterjection+1A1
/ɡʊd/Of a quality that is desirable, satisfactory, or adequate; pleasing, beneficial.
good behavior
nounHigh
/ˌɡʊd bɪˈheɪvjə(r)/Conduct that conforms to accepted social rules and norms, demonstrating respect and self-control.
good book
nounB1
/ɡʊd bʊk/A book that is considered enjoyable, well-written, or worth reading.
good buddy
nounLow
/ˌɡʊd ˈbʌd.i/A term of friendly, informal address for a male friend or acquaintance.
good cheer
nounC1/C2 - Literary/Formal
/ˌɡʊd ˈtʃɪə(r)/A cheerful, optimistic, or happy state of mind; a feeling of happiness and friendliness.
good cholesterol
nounB2
/ˌɡʊd kəˈlestərɒl/A type of cholesterol (High-Density Lipoprotein) that helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease.
good conduct medal
nounLow
/ɡʊd ˈkɒn.dʌkt ˈmed.əl/A military award given to enlisted service members for a defined period of exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity.
good egg
nounC1
/ˌɡʊd ˈeɡ/A person who is trustworthy, reliable, and fundamentally decent.
good faith
nounC1
/ˌɡʊd ˈfeɪθ/A sincere intention to be honest and fair in one's actions and dealings.
good fellow
nounC1/C2 (Low frequency in modern use; primarily literary, historical, or regionally specific)
/ˌɡʊd ˈfel.əʊ/A pleasant, friendly, and likeable man; a sociable, trustworthy companion.
good friday
nounMedium
/ˌɡʊd ˈfraɪdeɪ/The Friday before Easter Sunday, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

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