betta

[ bet-uh ]

noun

1. fighting fish.

betta

/ ˈbɛtə /

noun

1. another name for fighting fish

Word History and Origins

Origin of betta¹

1925–30; < New Latin < ?

Word History and Origins

Origin of betta¹

C19: from New Latin, of unknown origin

Example Sentences

The suspension in January of Humanitarian Affairs Minister Betta Edu over the alleged diversion of public money was seen as a bold move.

From BBC

Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister Betta Edu was initially suspended in January over the alleged diversion of $640,000 of public money into a personal bank account.

From BBC

Betta Edu was suspended with immediate effect while Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency carries out a “thorough investigation” of all ministry financial transactions,” presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale said in a statement.

From Seattle Times

Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister Betta Edu was suspended on Monday following public outrage over the scandal.

From BBC

Impossibility: 4 Super fun scale: 4 Best karaoke lines: “Betta be street if he lookin’ at me / I need a soldier / That ain’t scared to stand up for me”

From Los Angeles Times