Play gooseberry meaning

What does the saying 'Play gooseberry' mean?

Idiom: Play gooseberry

Meaning:

A person who tags along with two people who are in a romantic relationship when they would rather be alone is playing gooseberry. The American English equivalent is "third wheel".

Country: British English British English | Subject Area: Food and Eating | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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