play the goat

play the goat

To behave comically or playfully, often to amuse others. Joe never plays the goat—he's always serious. If you continue to play the goat, you're going to have to leave the classroom.See also: goat, play

play (or act) the (giddy) goat

fool around; act irresponsibly. informalSee also: goat, play

act/play the ˈgoat

(informal) deliberately behave in a silly or foolish way: Stop acting the goat or I’ll send you out. I’m warning you.See also: act, goat, play