GOAT
Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Gen Z Slang
| Stands for | Greatest of all time |
|---|---|
| Categories | Texting & Internet Slang |
GOAT stands for Greatest of all time, a Gen Z slang abbreviation.
Title for the best person ever in a field, especially sports and music, as in "Serena is the GOAT." Also used as praise for a friend or favorite thing, often with the goat emoji.
Example: Messi or Ronaldo, who's the real GOAT? Fight in the comments.
Usage notes
Associated with Muhammad Ali, who called himself "The Greatest," and popularized by LL Cool J's 2000 album "G.O.A.T." Debates over the GOAT in basketball (Jordan or LeBron) and other sports are a fixture of social media. Pronounced as the word "goat." Positive and widely understood, even in casual workplace talk.