goat rope
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
A confusing, disorganized situation often attributed to or marked by human error.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Tình huống phức tạp, hỗn loạn thường do lỗi của con người
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Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Never did find out what happened in July, but that was a goat rope that was poorly coordinated.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A convoluted issue that is contested by many parties.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “goat rope” mean?
A confusing, disorganized situation often attributed to or marked by human error.
Is “goat rope” formal or informal?
goat rope is generally slang.