Gen Alpha slang · Noun
goat
Meaning
Goat is Gen Alpha slang for the greatest of all time, used mainly by ages 9–35.
Where it came from
An acronym from sports, and the root of "goated" which is already in this dictionary.
Tone check
A strong compliment.
Used in a sentence
"He's the goat."
Peak: 2015–2026
Age range: 9–35
Safe for adults to use
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