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goat Definition and Meaning in English (goat definition)

noun
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Goat definition: A hardy domesticated ruminant mammal that has backward-curving horns and a beard in the male, raised for its milk, meat, and wool.

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Definitions of Goat

  1. 1noun

    A hardy domesticated ruminant mammal that has backward-curving horns and a beard in the male, raised for its milk, meat, and wool.

  2. 2noun(slang)

    An acronym for 'Greatest Of All Time', used informally to describe an individual who is considered the best in their sport or profession.

Example Sentences

casual

“The farmer has a small herd of goats.”

informal

“Many people consider Michael Jordan to be the G.O.A.T. of basketball.”

Inflected Word Forms

noungoatskin
noungoatee
nounscapegoat

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

get someone's goatidiom

To annoy someone.

scapegoatcollocation

A person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency.

Frequently Asked Questions: Goat in English

What is the meaning of Goat in English?▼
Goat definition: A hardy domesticated ruminant mammal that has backward-curving horns and a beard in the male, raised for its milk, meat, and wool.
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'Goat' translates to 'goat' in English. Goat definition: A hardy domesticated ruminant mammal that has backward-curving horns and a beard in the male, raised for its milk, meat, and wool.
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