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GOAT

/ ɡəʊt /

NOUN · GREATEST OF ALL TIME

WHAT “GOAT” ACTUALLY MEANS

An acronym for “Greatest Of All Time”, used to call someone or something the best ever in their field. It is often argued about in sport and music, and sometimes shown with a 🐐 emoji.

ZACK’S TRANSLATION

The most serious argument of your life, about two people who have never met you.

“GOAT” USED IN A SENTENCE

  • “Messi is the GOAT.”

    Started a fight that has lasted twelve years and four group chats.

  • “My nan’s roast is the GOAT.”

    Correct. This one is not up for debate.

  • “You lent me a charger? GOAT.”

    The bar for greatness is lower than it used to be.

TRANSLATION SERVICE

WHAT THEY SAY“He’s the GOAT.”
WHAT THEY MEAN“He’s the best ever.”
GROWN-UP VERSION“Truly world class.”

HOW GOAT ARE YOU? (TODAY’S AVERAGE READER, MADE UP)

73%

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