Pronunciation: [ɡˈandəd] (IPA) 
The word "gandered" is spelled with a hard "g" sound followed by the long "a" sound and a silent "e." The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈɡændərd/. The "g" is pronounced as in "goose," the "a" resembles the sound in "hay," and the final "e" is silent. "Gandered" is the past tense of the verb "gander," which means to walk or move in a leisurely or aimless way, often while looking around or inspecting something.
Gandered is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "gander." The term "gander" refers to the act of taking a quick or casual look at something or someone in a relatively brief and casual manner, often characterized by a quick and steady glance. It can also be used to describe the act of inspecting or surveying something or someone briefly and without any particular purpose or objective.
To "gander" can be understood as taking a brief glance or observing something with a hint of curiosity or interest. It is typically done to gain a quick impression or general idea about the object or person being observed. The act of gandering is often done without spending significant time or depth on the observation.
The word "gandered" signifies that someone has taken a quick look or observed something or someone in a casual, fleeting manner. It indicates the action of briefly examining or scanning an object or person without deep analysis or investigation. This term is commonly used to describe the act of quickly glancing at things like a passing glimpse, a momentary evaluation, or a cursory inspection.
The word "gandered" is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "gander". However, it can also be interpreted using the noun "gander" itself.
The term "gander" comes from Middle English "gandere", which originated from Old English "gandra" -- both meaning "male goose". These Old English and Middle English forms can be traced back to Proto-Germanic "*gandrǭ". The word "gander" has been used since the 14th century to refer to the male goose.
As for the verb "gander", it emerged in the late 19th century and means "to take a casual or brief look at something" or "to glance". It likely gained this meaning due to the habit of geese to crane their necks and take a quick look around.
