noun

beastie

BEES-tee

Beastie (noun) means an informal, often affectionate word for an animal or creature. Example: “The kids loved feeding the little beasties at the petting zoo.”

noun

An informal, often affectionate word for an animal or creature.

"The kids loved feeding the little beasties at the petting zoo."

"Something furry and unidentifiable scurried past — some kind of beastie."

How to use beastie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual, often cute or humorous way of saying "animal" or "creature."

When to use it

Informal and mainly used in Scottish and British English, or playfully elsewhere.

Common pairings

wee beastie furry beastie

Word forms

beasties plural

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Etymology

From "beast" plus the diminutive suffix "-ie," giving it a softer, more affectionate tone.

Rhymes for beastie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

What does “beastie” mean?

The word “beastie” means an informal, often affectionate word for an animal or creature. In plain terms, a casual, often cute or humorous way of saying "animal" or "creature.".

How do you pronounce “beastie”?

“Beastie” is pronounced BEES-tee (/ˈbiːsti/ in IPA).

How do you use “beastie” in a sentence?

Here is “beastie” used in a sentence: “The kids loved feeding the little beasties at the petting zoo.”

What part of speech is “beastie”?

“Beastie” is a noun.