English word origin

Etymology of goals

* (Internet slang sense) Possibly originating with the hashtag #goals. Compare squad goal.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of goal

adj

Extremely admirable; worthy of being set as a goal and emulated.

noun

plural of goal

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

* (Internet slang sense) Possibly originating with the hashtag #goals. Compare squad goal.

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