Gen Z Coined 2020
goated
What does goated mean?
The greatest of all time, or close to it — the highest praise for a person, thing or performance.
"That album is goated, not a single skip on it."
Origin
Verb form of GOAT ("Greatest Of All Time"), an acronym popularised in sports commentary.
Frequently asked questions
What does "goated" mean?
The greatest of all time, or close to it — the highest praise for a person, thing or performance.
How do you use "goated" in a sentence?
For example: "That album is goated, not a single skip on it."
Where does "goated" come from?
Verb form of GOAT ("Greatest Of All Time"), an acronym popularised in sports commentary. It's generally dated to around 2020.
Is "goated" Gen Z slang?
Yes — "goated" is classed as Gen Z slang on FreeDict. The greatest of all time, or close to it — the highest praise for a person, thing or performance.
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