noun
beaut
byoot
noun
1
Something or someone impressively good-looking or outstanding of its kind (informal, chiefly Australian/NZ and older American slang).
"Look at that sunset — what a beaut!"
"The new ute is an absolute beaut."
adj
1
Excellent; wonderful.
"We had a beaut day out at the beach."
How to Use Beaut
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual word meaning "a great one" or "excellent," strongly associated with Australian and New Zealand speech.
When to use it
Very informal; common in Australian/NZ English, less so in the UK or US outside old-fashioned slang.
Common pairings
a real beaut
what a beaut
a beaut day
Word Forms
beauter comparative, beauts plural, beautest superlative
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Etymology
A shortened, informal form of "beauty," used since the 19th century to praise something impressive.