goat

[ɡoʊt]

goat Definition

a mammal with horns and a beard, kept for its milk, meat, and skin.

Using goat: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "goat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The farmer keeps goats for their milk.

  • Example

    Goat meat is a popular delicacy in some cultures.

  • Example

    The goat's skin was used to make a drum.

  • Example

    The goat climbed up the rocky hill with ease.

goat Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for goat

Phrases with goat

  • a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency

    Example

    He was made the scapegoat for the company's financial losses.

  • get someone's goat

    to annoy or irritate someone

    Example

    His constant whistling really gets my goat.

  • to behave in a silly or foolish way

    Example

    The children were acting the goat, jumping around and making funny faces.

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Summary: goat in Brief

A 'goat' [ɡoʊt] is a mammal with horns and a beard, typically kept for its milk, meat, and skin. It is also known as a 'billy goat,' 'nanny goat,' 'kid,' 'doe,' or 'wether.' 'Goat' is used in phrases like 'scapegoat,' referring to a person blamed for others' mistakes, 'get someone's goat,' meaning to annoy someone, and 'act the goat,' meaning to behave foolishly.

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