beaut
Beaut (noun) means something or someone impressively good-looking or outstanding of its kind (informal, chiefly Australian/NZ and older American slang). Example: “Look at that sunset — what a beaut!”
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.
Very informal; common in Australian/NZ English, less so in the UK or US outside old-fashioned slang.
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.
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What does “beaut” mean?
The word “beaut” means something or someone impressively good-looking or outstanding of its kind (informal, chiefly Australian/NZ and older American slang). In plain terms, a casual word meaning "a great one" or "excellent," strongly associated with Australian and New Zealand speech.
How do you pronounce “beaut”?
“Beaut” is pronounced byoot (/bjut/ in IPA).
How do you use “beaut” in a sentence?
Here is “beaut” used in a sentence: “Look at that sunset — what a beaut!”
What part of speech is “beaut”?
Depending on how it is used, “beaut” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “beaut” come from?
The word “beaut” dates back to around 1800. A shortened, informal form of "beauty," used since the 19th century to praise something impressive.
How many meanings does “beaut” have?
“Beaut” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: something or someone impressively good-looking or outstanding of its kind (informal, chiefly Australian/NZ and older American slang).