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belting

What does belting mean?

Excellent. The Manc shorthand for anything that absolutely lands — a goal, a curry, a night out, a tune. Said flat with conviction, not gushed.

"That gig was belting, mate, proper belting."

Frequently asked questions

What does belting mean?
Belting means great, brilliant, or top-tier — it's a Mancunian seal of approval.
How do you use belting in a sentence?
"That was a belting night out."
Where is belting used?
It's associated with Manchester and is used across northern England to mean excellent.
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