beaut (bjuːt
) slang mainly Australian New Zealand
Definitions
noun
- a person or thing that is outstanding or distinctive
- a kind, friendly, or trustworthy person
adjective
- good or excellent
exclamation
- Also
you beaut! an exclamation of joy or pleasure
Usage examples
`Kick that man out of my bed and get an earful of this, beaut y!
, Seize the Reckless Wind (1985)Well, the Hollywood beaut did win an Oscar for the not exactly laugh-a-minute Monster's Ball, so it's probably a wise move.
Megastar (2004)I've Just Destroyed the World is another ancient beaut , a hiss at hot country.
Edmonton Sun (2003)Burley is a beaut ; Opinion; Interview; Chris Waddle; Football
Sun, News of the World (2005)O'Neill is unusual in having a butte (pronounced ` beaut ') named in his honour.
, THE EARTH: An Intimate History (2004)