English Explanatory Dictionary

own goal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A goal that results from a player putting the ball or puck into the goal of their own team; the resulting goal being scored for the opposition.
  2. A blunder that damages one’s own prospects.

Pronunciation

/ˈoʊn.ɡoʊl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-own goal.wav

Word forms

own goal own goals own-goal

Synonyms

self goal autogoal

Related words

dig one's own grave self-inflicted self-own shoot oneself in the foot
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