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GOAT

Definition

The greatest of all time: a person or thing considered the best ever in a particular field.

Example
After another championship, fans called her the GOAT.
How it is used

GOAT is commonly applied to athletes, musicians, performers, creators, games, products, and other subjects being compared with the best in their category. It may be written as an acronym, an ordinary word, or represented by the goat emoji.

Origin and context

GOAT abbreviates greatest of all time. That description became closely associated with boxer Muhammad Ali, and the acronym gained broader visibility in sports and hip-hop before LL Cool J released his album G.O.A.T. in 2000.

Common variations

the GOAT

The person or thing considered the single greatest of all time within a category.

goated

An adjective describing someone or something as exceptionally good or worthy of GOAT status.

🐐

The goat emoji, commonly used as a visual substitute for the GOAT acronym.

Frequently asked questions
What does GOAT mean in slang?

GOAT means greatest of all time and describes someone or something considered the best ever in a particular category.

What does goated mean?

Goated means exceptionally good, legendary, or worthy of being considered among the greatest of all time.

Why does the goat emoji mean greatest?

The emoji represents the animal whose name is spelled like the acronym GOAT, meaning greatest of all time.

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