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

Yet any punter could see this in person as sessions with coach Billy Graham at the Betta Bodies gym in Denton would sometimes be public events.

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Last January, the then Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister Betta Edu was suspended following public outrage over a corruption scandal.

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

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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.

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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.

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