Meaning

4 senses
  1. (slang)A confusing, disorganized situation often attributed to or marked by human error.

  2. (slang)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.

Origin

Derived from goat roper

Derived from goat roper

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Forms

plural: goat ropes

Synonyms

7 synonyms

See also

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