English Explanatory Dictionary

goat rope

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A confusing, disorganized situation often attributed to or marked by human error.
  2. A convoluted issue that is contested by many parties.
  3. A rodeo event in which competitors attempt to lasso a goat, usually for younger participants.
  4. An ill-advised solution to contain a problem; a solution that will eventually fail.

Pronunciation

En-au-goat rope.ogg

Word forms

goat rope goat ropes goat-rope

Etymology

Derived from goat roper

Synonyms

clusterfuck debacle fiasco goatfuck fustercluck goat rodeo hairball
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