Goated

Goated (adjective / US Slang)

(Also heard as: The GOAT, Goated with the sauce, Goated song)

Definition:

Goated means the greatest of all time, or simply really, really good. It comes from the abbreviation “GOAT”, and people now use it for anything from a footballer to a sandwich. If something is goated, it is top tier.

Where Goated Comes From:

“GOAT” has been used in sport since the 1990s, with Muhammad Ali often credited for calling himself “the greatest”, and the acronym was popularised in hip-hop by LL Cool J. The adjective “goated” became popular on social media in the late 2010s and 2020s, particularly in sport and gaming, and it is now common across the USA and the UK.

How People Actually Use Goated:

It works as high praise, as in “that player is goated” or “this album is goated”. People also use “goated with the sauce” for someone who is excellent at what they do. It is usually positive, though the word has become so common that it can be used jokingly about small things.

Is Goated About Goats?

No. The goat link is only a coincidence in the spelling, although people do sometimes use goat emojis or pictures as a visual pun.

Examples in the Wild:

• “That keeper is goated.”

  Meaning: He is one of the best ever.

• “Mum’s roast potatoes are goated.”

  Meaning: They are fantastic.

• “That film is goated, watch it.”

  Meaning: It is excellent and worth your time.

Similar Slang:

Slay, Ate, Bussin, Banging, Sick, Fire

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