goat
goat Lexical Profile
goat Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A hardy domesticated or wild ruminant mammal of the genus Capra (family Bovidae), native to mountainous regions of Eurasia and Africa, typically having backward-curving horns, cloven hooves, and a beard.
"The mountain goat navigated the steep rocky cliffs with remarkable agility."
The meat of a goat used as food, widely consumed in curries, stews, and roasts across Caribbean, South Asian, Middle Eastern, and African cuisines.
"The restaurant's signature dish is a slow-simmered curry made with tender goat and aromatic spices."
A person who is blamed for a failure or mistake, especially an athlete held responsible for losing a game.
"After dropping the final pass in the championship game, the veteran receiver became the goat of the series."
A lecherous or lustful man (often used in the phrase 'old goat').
"She ignored the inappropriate remarks made by the lecherous old goat at the tavern."
Word Nuance & Usage
In modern sports and pop culture, 'goat' (often capitalized as GOAT, an acronym for 'Greatest of All Time') is used positively for a supreme achiever, directly contrasting with the older sports slang meaning a player blamed for a team's defeat.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'gāt' (female goat), originating from Proto-Germanic '*gaitaz' and related to Latin 'haedus' (young goat).
Usage Trend
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