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Goat Definition & Meaning

goat
noun
  1. any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
  2. a victim of ridicule or pranks
  3. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Capricorn
  4. the tenth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about December 22 to January 19

"Goat" in song lyrics

See how goat is used in real songs:

  • "The sable is a fable cause you bought yourself a goat"
    3rd Bass — Come In
  • "But when I found my sign as a mountain goat"
    Bliss N Eso — This Is For You (Remix)
  • "Yo, how about a big plate of curried goat"
    Digital Underground — Body-Hats (Part Three)

Words that rhyme with goat

Usage tips for "goat"

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Frequently asked questions

What does goat mean?
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns a victim of ridicule or pranks (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Capricorn the tenth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about December 22 to January 19
What part of speech is goat?
Goat is a noun.
How many definitions does goat have?
Goat has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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