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beaut
[ byoot ]
/ byut /
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noun Informal.
(often used ironically) a person or thing that is beautiful, remarkable, or amazing: I've dated some beauts in my time.The storm is coming, and it’ll be a beaut!
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Origin of beaut
An Americanism first recorded in 1865–70; by shortening of beauty
Words nearby beaut
beau monde, Beaumont, Beaune, Beauport, Beauregard, beaut, beauteous, beautician, beautiful, beautifully, beautiful people
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British Dictionary definitions for beaut
beaut
/ (bjuːt) slang, mainly Australian and NZ /
noun
a person or thing that is outstanding or distinctive
a kind, friendly, or trustworthy person
adjective
good or excellent
interjection
Also: you beaut! an exclamation of joy or pleasure
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