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What does goat mean?
An acronym for the greatest of all time, used to argue a player is the best ever.
"The GOAT debate always comes down to Jordan versus LeBron."
Origin
An acronym for Greatest Of All Time, popularised in sports and hip-hop (LL Cool J's G.O.A.T. album, Muhammad Ali's nickname) and now everywhere online.
Frequently asked questions
What does GOAT mean in slang?
GOAT stands for Greatest Of All Time — the best ever at something.
What does GOAT mean in sports?
In sports it crowns the best athlete ever in a game, like the GOAT of basketball.
What does GOAT mean on TikTok?
On TikTok GOAT praises someone or something as the absolute best.
Is GOAT a compliment?
Yes — calling someone the GOAT is the highest praise.
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