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act/play the goat act the goatTo behave comically or playfully, often to amuse others. Joe never acts the goat—he's always serious. If you continue to act the goat, you're going to have to leave the classroom.See also: act, goatplay the goatTo 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, playact the goat BRITISH, INFORMAL, OLD-FASHIONEDIf someone acts the goat, they behave in a silly way. A bunch of football fans were acting the goat and we moved to get away from them. Note: Goats are often associated with unpredictable behaviour. See also: act, goatplay (or act) the (giddy) goat fool around; act irresponsibly. informalSee also: goat, playact/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 |