English Dictionary

play gooseberry

動詞

イギリス英語 古風 俗語

(dated, British slang) to be an unwanted third party accompanying two lovers, to serve as a chaperon

日本語の意味

（古い英国の俗語）恋人同士に付き添って、邪魔をする第三者として存在すること、またはその役割を担う

I didn't want to play gooseberry, but I ended up tagging along while Emily and James had a quiet dinner.

望まれない第三者になるのは嫌だったが、結局エミリーとジェームズが静かなディナーをする間に一緒に付き合う羽目になった。

意味（1）

(dated, British slang) to be an unwanted third party accompanying two lovers, to serve as a chaperon

"Well, new experiences are broadening. Come along, and you'll be able to sympathize with all poor souls who have to play gooseberry often.

plays gooseberry （ present singular third-person ）

playing gooseberry （ participle present ）

played gooseberry （ participle past ）

played gooseberry （ past ）