escapegoat

a person so clever and smart that they cannot be victimized or duped, a person who can use tricks or manoeuvres to escape a dangerous situation or predicament.

You cannot trap that guy. He is such an escapegoat.

by uttam maharjan July 21, 2010

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Escapegoat

This maneuver entails an individual T-bagging or (ball-wiping)the face of another, while them being unconscious or in a sleeping state. This task must be done in an undetected and swift manor, ninja like one might say. This being accomplished, earns the up-most honor in the grotesque society of discussing activities.

"Oh man, Oh man, Steve's about the escapegoat Mark while he's pasted out drunk!"..."nice bro! you did it, sweet!"

Person A: "AAAhhh, that was a nice nap"
Person B: looks over with a grin "Escapegoaded!"
Person A: "NNooooo! Ah man, nice one bro. You got me good! haha" High five.

by Up Dog? October 18, 2008

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Scapegoating

Anybody who looks for a scapegoat or doesn't hold anything sacred (including justice) doesn't believe in fair play, fair trials, or fair anything else

Nobody was crazy enough to represent the guy in town that the girl was scapegoating.

by Solid Mantis April 21, 2020

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scapegoatkid

Another way to refer to someone as stupid.
A synonym for idiot/

Friend 1: What is 2+2
Friend 2: 3
Friend 1: Why are you such a scapegoatkid

by ShapeTheround November 18, 2020

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scapegoating theory

The phenomenon where individuals and groups misdirect frustration and aggression, blaming a less powerful, innocent group for their own problems and failures instead of accepting responsibility.

The manager's Scapegoating Theory was evident when he blamed the interns for the project's failure instead of acknowledging his own mistakes.

by Emotional Cruiser September 21, 2025

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Theory of Social Dynamics of Scapegoats

A sociological framework examining how groups select, construct, and use scapegoats to manage internal tensions, consolidate power, and maintain cohesion. The theory posits that scapegoating follows predictable dynamics: a group under stress identifies a vulnerable target, projects blame onto them, and unifies against the perceived threat. Scapegoats can be individuals, minorities, or even abstract categories. The process serves to externalize internal conflicts, allowing the group to preserve its self-image while venting frustration. The theory draws on Girard’s scapegoat mechanism and modern social psychology, showing that scapegoating is not irrational outburst but a patterned social strategy. Understanding these dynamics helps resist the manipulation of fear and blame in politics, workplaces, and online communities.

Example: “The company’s layoffs were followed by a campaign blaming middle management for all problems—classic theory of social dynamics of scapegoats, using a designated target to deflect responsibility and restore morale.”

by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 25, 2026

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