Goat (Noun)
Meaning 1
The tenth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about December 22 to January 19.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 2
A victim of ridicule or pranks.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The new intern was the office goat, always getting pranked by his coworkers.
- After spilling coffee on his shirt, John became the goat of the morning meeting.
- The kid who always wore the same outfit was the class goat, subject to endless teasing.
- As the only one who didn't know the answer to the trivia question, Sarah was the goat of the group.
- The clumsy waiter was the goat of the restaurant, always tripping over his own feet.
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Meaning 3
Any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The farmer raised a prize-winning goat at the county fair.
- Goats are known for their ability to climb steep and rocky terrain.
- The goat wandered away from the rest of the herd and got lost in the woods.
- The children loved feeding and petting the friendly goat at the petting zoo.
- In some parts of the world, goat meat is a staple of the local cuisine.