play the goat



play the goat

To 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, play

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jeffries['dʒefriz]
Odilo-Ancient Germanic
Regena-English
Ealisaid-Manx
SparrowSPAR-oEnglish (Rare)
Milen-Bulgarian