ˈgoose-ˌstepper
One who practises the goose-step (used contemptuously of supposed dupes of militarism).
| 1923 H. L. Mencken Prejudices 3rd Ser. 10 The most timorous, sniveling, poltroonish, ignominious mob of serfs and goose-steppers ever gathered under one flag. Ibid. 49 The first made them almost incapable of soldierly thought and conduct; the second converted them into cringing goose-steppers. 1928 Daily Express 15 Oct. 9 An old topical print showing ‘Big Willie’ and ‘Little Willie’ inspecting a parade of goosesteppers. |