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goatish


Meanings
  • adjective

    Having the characteristics of a goat, especially in being unrefined or lewd.


Rhymes
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roaches , mores , poses
Variants
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goat , goatish , goatlike , goats
Etymology
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Originally meant 'having the manners of a goat.' From Old English gāte, goat, and -ish, -like.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'goatish' is also used in the context of wine tasting to describe a wine with a strong, unpleasant odor or taste.

  2. The ancient Greeks believed that goats could transform into humans and vice versa.


Related Concepts
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  1. satyr: A mythological creature with the body of a man and the ears, tail, and legs of a goat.


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In literature, the term 'goatish' has been used to describe characters who exhibit uncivilized or lewd behavior. In art, goatish themes can be found in various depictions of the satyrs and fauns in Greek mythology.

How to Memorize "goatish"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a goat-like creature behaving in an unrefined or lewd manner to remember the meaning of 'goatish'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'goatish' with the image of a goat to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Goats are lewd and uncivilized' to remember the meaning of 'goatish'.


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