noun
beaut
byoot
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!”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- beauts
- Comparative
- beauter
- Superlative
- beautest
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Etymology
A shortened, informal form of "beauty," used since the 19th century to praise something impressive.
Class of 1800
beaut joined the language around 1800.
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Synonyms
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Rhymes for beaut
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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).
