Goalie Definition & Meaning

goalie
noun
  1. the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal
  2. the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring

"Goalie" in song lyrics

See how goalie is used in real songs:

  • "Tried to talk with her but she blocked it like a goalie"
    Aceyalone — Bounce
  • "But that's unholy, you need to be my goalie"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto — A Peez Paradise
  • "Had wet heads like Rudy, lace ya face like a goalie"
    Darkim Be Allah f/ Darik the Assassin, K-Bar Allah — Godzilla vs. King Kong

Usage tips for "goalie"

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