"GISS" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Variant of jizz as though originating from initialism of general impression size and shape (a popular folk etymology). Etymology templates: {{initialism of|en|general impression size and shape|nocap=1|nodot=1}} initialism of general impression size and shape Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} GISS
  1. (birdwatching) The general look of a bird. Categories (topical): Birdwatching
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