beater
word
Definition
A 'beater' is a tool used for mixing or beating food, like eggs, or informally, an old, worn-out car or other object still in use.
Usage & Nuances
'Beater' can mean either a kitchen utensil ('egg beater') or, informally, an old car ('drive a beater'). The informal sense is slang and common in American English. Context will clarify the meaning.
Spanish: batidor - viejo (informal, coche)Portuguese (BR): batedor - carro velho (informal)Portuguese (PT): batedor - carro velho (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 打蛋器 - 破旧的车（俚语）Chinese (Traditional): 打蛋器 - 破舊的車（俚語）Hindi: बीटर - पुरानी गाड़ी (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: خفاق (أداة) - سيارة قديمة (عامية)
Example Sentences
Use the beater to mix the eggs.
basic
My dad drives a beater to work every day.
basic
The cake batter was smooth after using the beater.
basic
I can’t believe his old beater still runs after all these years.
natural
If you don’t have an electric mixer, a hand beater will work just fine.
natural
He bought a new car because his old beater finally broke down for good.
natural