goat

//ɡoʊt//
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Noun

goatSingular
goatsPlural
1

A hardy domesticated ruminant mammal with backward-curving horns, raised for its milk, meat, and wool.

The farmer keeps goats for their milk.

2

A lecherous or lustful man.

That old goat is always staring at young women.

3

(informal) A person who is blamed for a loss or failure, especially in sports; a scapegoat.

He became the goat of the team after missing the final penalty kick.

4

(slang, acronym) Greatest Of All Time; a person considered the best ever in their field.

Many fans consider Michael Jordan the GOAT of basketball.

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