Gander

/ˈɡændər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A male goose.
The gander led the flock of geese across the pond.
A look or glance.
Take a gander at this new book I bought.
verb
To look or glance at something.
Why don't you gander at the latest news online?

Etymology

Middle English 'gandre', from Old Norse 'gandr'

Common Phrases and Expressions

take a gander
to have a look at something
gander at
to glance or look at something

Related Words

goose
A female goose or the general term for geese.
gosling
A young goose.

Slang Meanings

A look or glance, often used informally.
Give it a gander and see what you think.
An informal term referring to a man or a fellow.
He's a good gander to have around.