beaut
word
Definition
A very informal, mainly Australian and British slang word for something or someone that is very beautiful, attractive, or excellent.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in Australian and British slang; rarely used in the US. Most commonly as a noun. Can refer to people ('She's a beaut!') or things ('That car is a beaut!'). Implies admiration, often with a tone of excitement or approval. More common in speech than writing.
Spanish: belleza (coloquial) - cosa/ persona hermosa (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): beleza (gíria) - coisa/ pessoa bonita (informal)Portuguese (PT): beleza (gíria) - coisa/ pessoa bonita (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 漂亮的人（俚语）- 漂亮的东西（俚语）Chinese (Traditional): 漂亮的人（俚語）- 漂亮的東西（俚語）Hindi: सुंदर व्यक्ति/चीज़ (बोलचाल)Arabic: جميلة (عامية) - شيء / شخص جميل (دارج)Bengali: দারুন - সুন্দর জিনিস - অপূর্বRussian: красавчик - красавица - отличный экземплярJapanese: すごいもの - 美人 - 最高のものVietnamese: tuyệt đẹp - tuyệt vờiKorean: 끝내주는 것 - 멋진 사람Turkish: harika - güzellik (kişi için)Urdu: زبردست - خوبصورت (شخص/چیز)Indonesian: keren - cantik banget
Example Sentences
That painting is a real beaut.
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She's a beaut in that dress.
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That's a beaut of a car you have there.
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You fixed it up? Mate, she's an absolute beaut now!
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Wow, that sunset's a beaut tonight.
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Caught a big fish? That’s a beaut, well done!
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