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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Butcher	['butʃə]
Jonathan	JAHN-ə-thən (English), YO-nah-tahn (German)	English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, French, Biblical
Dickson	['diksn]
Georgs	-	Latvian
Septimus	-	Ancient Roman
Lizzy	LIZ-ee	English