Actin the goat

phr.

Heard in Dublin, Cork and Mayo

Messing around or behaving foolishly. Also: not playing fair.

In use

If you kids don't stop actin the goat, ther'll be no bleedin happy meals y'hear?" "It's not a free for yer team and stop acting the maggot!

Posh English

If you children do not cease behaving like goats, there shall be no blasted Happy Meals, do you hear? It is not a free for your team, and stop behaving like a larva!

Same phrase, other counties

  • Mayo
  • Cork (not in the dictionary)

FAQ

What does Actin the goat mean?

Messing around or behaving foolishly. Also: not playing fair.

How do you use Actin the goat?

For example: “If you kids don't stop actin the goat, ther'll be no bleedin happy meals y'hear?" "It's not a free for yer team and stop acting the maggot!” In Posh English: If you children do not cease behaving like goats, there shall be no blasted Happy Meals, do you hear? It is not a free for your team, and stop behaving like a larva!