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Definition of “belter

belter (ˈbɛltəPronunciation for belter

Definitions

noun

informal 
  1. an event, person, quality, etc, that is admirable, outstanding, or thrilling  ⇒ a real belter of a match 
    1. a rousing or spirited popular song that is sung loudly and enthusiastically
    2. a person who sings popular songs in a loud and spirited manner

Usage examples

  • They also gave fans a taster of what to expect from the anticipated new album with unreleased track'This Boy a full-on rock belter.
    NME (New Musical Express) (2004)
  • A sultry blond in her early 40s, she's also a rock'n roll belter.
    Globe and Mail (2003)
  • TEENAGER Dean Morgan fired an absolute belter to sink highly-rated Wigan.
    Sun, News of the World (2002)
  • I wasn't there, for obvious reasons, but I've heard tales and seen pictures which suggest it was a belter of an occasion.
    Will Buckley, THE MAN WHO HATED FOOTBALL (2004)

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