Where does goat slang come from?

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## What does it mean?

"Goat" is a slang term that means someone is the **Greatest Of All Time**. It is often used to describe athletes or performers.

## Etymology (where it comes from)

The word "goat" comes from the Old English *gāt*, meaning "female goat."

- The acronym **G.O.A.T.** uses the first letters of each word in the phrase.

## Historical origin

The term "goat" has been used in English since around the 12th century. The slang meaning became popular in the late 20th century.

## Earliest records

The earliest uses of "goat" in slang appear in sports commentary and music lyrics.

## Variants and usage by country

- G.O.A.T. (acronym)

- Greatest

- Legend (in similar contexts)

## Related words

- Champion

- Superstar

- Icon

- Maestro

- Virtuoso