Meanings
plural sons of motherless goats
- derogatoryslangAn objectionable person.
Wireheaded son of a motherless goat, I was trying to help you!
2002, Carol E. Meacham, Machina Obscura, page 934 more examples
“If he's related to that back-stabbing, good for nothing, son of a motherless goat,” John responded with skepticism, “then I'm sure it runs in the family.”
2004, Robert Pruneda, Victory Lane: The Chronicles, page 323"Son of a motherless goat!" Eugene raged with only a bit of a slur as he flailed in the muddy morass. "What the hell is this!"
2006, Donna J. Grisanti, Wandering Hearts, page 480Oh fuck me with a butchers knife you son of a motherless goat.
2009, A.J. Watson, Void War: The Elemental Progeny, page 121"Son of a motherless goat!" Miranda Marshall hissed out through clenched teeth. "What the frigging hell is he doing here?"
2011, Amarinda Jones, Because I Can, page 1Synonyms: son of a gun, son of a bitch
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAn objectionable person.
Origin
Derived from a line delivered by Steve Martin in the 1986 film, Three Amigos.
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