beaut

[ byoot ]

noun

, Informal.

1. (often used ironically) a person or thing that is beautiful, remarkable, or amazing: The storm is coming, and it’ll be a beaut!

   I've dated some beauts in my time.

   The storm is coming, and it’ll be a beaut!

beaut

/ bjuːt /

noun

1. a person or thing that is outstanding or distinctive
2. a kind, friendly, or trustworthy person

adjective

1. good or excellent

interjection

1. Alsoyou beaut! an exclamation of joy or pleasure

Word History and Origins

Origin of beaut¹

An Americanism first recorded in 1865–70; by shortening of beauty

Example Sentences

L mesme il y a des arbres d'inestimable beaut en hauteur & grosseur.

From Project Gutenberg

Car c'tait une grande beaut et chose plus que merveillable de la voir si bien fleurie.

From Project Gutenberg

The best 'fard pour la beaut des dames' is other people's adoration.

From Project Gutenberg

I saw her, an' she's some beaut; Joe ain't passin' up nuthin' like that.

From Project Gutenberg

Rvle au monde par sa beaut, elle l'a charm peut-tre plus encore par les graces de son esprit et de son cœur.

From Project Gutenberg

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