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  1. Jun 28, 2018 · The acronym G.O.A.T. stands for "greatest of all time," especially used to praised exceptional athletes but also musicians and other public figures.

  2. Jan 15, 2023 · The hashtag you see trending on social media all the time, often with a ram’s head icon, stands for Greatest of All Time. And its origins can be traced back to a sportsperson who has as strong a claim as any at the title. That sportsperson was the great boxer and great activist Muhammad Ali.

  3. Nov 26, 2023 · What does 'G.O.A.T.' mean? "G.O.A.T." is an acronym used to call someone or something the "greatest of all time," according to Dictionary.com. It is pronounced "goat" like the animal.

  4. Nov 1, 2023 · If you’re a music fan, you’ve probably heard the term G.O.A.T. used to describe some of the greatest musicians of all time. The acronym stands for “Greatest Of All Time,” and it’s often used to praise exceptional artists who have made a significant impact on the music industry.

  5. Sep 22, 2022 · The first written usage is from 1992 as G.O.A.T. Inc., the name of a company incorporated by Muhammad Ali's wife. The first written usage of GOAT to refer to someone is from 1996. However, GOAT has its roots in mid-1960's when Muhammad Ali was referring to himself as "the greatest of all time".

  6. Mar 21, 2021 · GOAT stands for "greatest of all time." If you've participated in online sports talk, you may recognize that the term is used to refer to the greatest athlete in the history of a professional sport. Alternatively, some use it to refer to the best currently active athlete in the field.

  7. Nov 15, 2020 · There was a time, though, when the letters g-o-a-t had an entirely different meaning in the sports world. Athletes who made critical and costly errors were referred to as “goats.” The billy goat represented a famous “curse” of futility for the Chicago Cubs baseball franchise.

  8. Aug 4, 2017 · The earliest example we could find for “G.O.A.T.” used to mean ”greatest of all time” is from September 1992, when Lonnie Ali, Muhammad Ali’s wife, incorporated Greatest of All Time, Inc....

  9. May 20, 2019 · The acronym has a long history in sports and hip-hop. The argument about which rapper is the greatest of all time, or G.O.A.T., dates back to the birth of hip-hop. LL Cool J is often...

  10. Apr 8, 2024 · The term "GOAT" is an acronym for "Greatest of All Time" and is believed to have originated in the world of hip-hop music in the 1990s. The term was popularized by rapper and actor LL Cool J....