Gen Z Slang
What Does "Goated" Mean?
Quick Definition
Being the Greatest Of All Time — exceptional, legendary, unmatched.
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What "Goated" Really Means
"Goated" means someone or something is GOAT-level — Greatest Of All Time. Saying "he's goated at this" means he is unbelievably skilled, essentially legendary. The GOAT acronym has been in sports culture for decades (popularized by Muhammad Ali's wife, then Eminem's album), but "goated" as a verb/adjective became Gen Z slang. You can be "goated at cooking," "goated at math," or just globally legendary.
Origin & History
GOAT acronym from sports culture; "goated" as slang ~2020-2021.
Tone & Context
This slang is generally considered positive in tone. Casual, widely understood. Very high compliment.
Example Sentences
- "He's absolutely goated at this game — 30 wins in a row."
- "That album is goated, no skips."
- "She's goated in the kitchen — everything she makes is incredible."
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