goat

/ɡoʊt/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually horned, herbivorous mammal with a beard-like beard, typically kept for its milk or meat, or found in the wild.

“The farmer raised goats on his land to produce cheese.”

2. verb

To take something unwillingly or by force, especially something that belongs to someone else.

“The child goat tried to goat the ball away from its sibling.”

3. verb

To tease or annoy someone in a playful manner.

“He loved to goat his friends with silly jokes.”

4. noun

A person who plays the goat in a theatrical performance, or a person who acts foolishly or playfully.

“The actor played the goat in the comedy show.”

Synonyms

  • billy
  • kid
  • nanny

Antonyms

  • sheep