goat rope

Meaning

Noun

  • A confusing, disorganized situation often attributed to or marked by human error.
  • A convoluted issue that is contested by many parties.
  • A rodeo event in which competitors attempt to lasso a goat, usually for younger participants.
  • An ill-advised solution to contain a problem; a solution that will eventually fail.

Related

Similar words

Origin

Modern English dictionary

Explore and search massive catalog of over 900,000 word meanings.

Word of the Day

Get a curated memorable word every day.

Challenge yourself

Level up your vocabulary by setting personal goals.

And much more

Try out Vedaist now.