Definition and meaning of English word "goat"
goat
/ɡoʊt/
Meaning
Noun(often capitalized GOAT) Acronym for 'Greatest Of All Time', used to describe someone regarded as the best ever in their field. Also: any ruminant mammal of the genus Capra, or its meat.
How to use
The term 'goat' can refer to the animal or be used as an acronym for 'Greatest of All Time'. When referring to someone as the 'GOAT', it's often in a context of admiration or respect. A common learner mistake is confusing the acronym with the literal meaning.
🇬🇧 English
GOAT (greatest)
Example
After winning his eighth championship title, many sports analysts declared him the undisputed GOAT of basketball.
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Common phrases
- GOAT of the game— the best player of the game
- goat cheese— cheese made from goat's milk
- like a goat— with great agility or stubbornness
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The English word "goat" means "GOAT (greatest)" in English.
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