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
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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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- beasties
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Etymology
From "beast" plus the diminutive suffix "-ie," giving it a softer, more affectionate tone.
Rhymes for beastie
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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.
