noun General Slang

beaut

BYOOT · noun · scouse

An idiot — ironic flip of 'beauty'.

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Definitions

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An idiot or fool. In Scouse the word is flipped — calling someone a beaut means they're absolutely not one. Pure sarcasm baked into a single syllable. Can be matey banter or a genuine dig depending on delivery.

“Ya beaut, you've locked the keys in the car again.”
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A genuine beauty — something or someone gorgeous. Standard English sense, still used straight in Liverpool too. Context (and tone) tells you which one you're getting.

“That goal was an absolute beaut.”
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3

Something very good; also 'a beauty'.

“That's a beaut spot for a picnic.”
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beaut In A Sentence

Ya beaut, you've locked the keys in the car again.
That goal was an absolute beaut.

Origin & Usage

Shortening of 'beauty'; Australian and NZ.

Variants a beautybewt
Tags #scouse#liverpool#british#insult

People Also Ask

What does 'beaut' mean?

It means great or excellent. A 'beaut' spot or a 'beaut' day is a really good one.

Where does 'beaut' come from?

It's a shortening of 'beauty' and is used in both Australian and New Zealand English.

How do you use 'beaut'?

You use it as an adjective for something good, e.g. 'She's a beaut little car', or on its own to mean 'excellent'.

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