what goat stands for

GOAT stands for "Greatest of All Time". It is an internet slang initialism used to compliment athletes, musicians, or other celebrities who are considered the best in their field. The term GOAT has been used since at least 1996, but it gained popularity in 2017 after American football player Tom Bradys team won the fifth Super Bowl title. The term GOAT is used in all fields, not just sports, and is often used on social media to proclaim someone as the best in their specialty. The goat emoji is frequently used in place of the word GOAT in messages.