# play Old Gooseberry

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To suddenly put a stop to a disturbance by force or threats.
2. To play the devil; to make mischief.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/play-old-gooseberry