goat

/ɡoʊt/
noun
  1. An animal with horns and a beard, often kept on farms for its milk, meat, or wool.
    • My uncle keeps goats on his farm for fresh milk.
    • The goat climbed easily up the rocky hillside.
    • We saw a herd of goats grazing in the meadow.
  2. A person who is blamed for a mistake or failure, especially in sports.
    • The goalkeeper was made the goat after the team lost the match.
    • No one wants to be the goat when a project fails.
    • He became the goat for missing the final shot.
  3. An acronym for 'Greatest of All Time,' used to describe someone who is considered the best ever in their field.
    • In music, some argue that this singer is the GOAT.
    • He is often referred to as the GOAT in basketball.
    • Many fans call her the GOAT of tennis.
verb
  1. To annoy or criticize someone in a way that makes them react or do something.
    • Don't let them goat you into losing your temper.
    • The kids kept goating their brother until he yelled.
    • He was goated by the crowd into making a mistake.
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