beaut

Definition

Something or someone that is physically attractive.

Etymology

Either a back-formation from beauty or a clipping of thereof.

Example Sentences

• "That new car of yours is a real beaut."
• "Bruno lifted his left hand out of the bucket in order to point out to Catfoot a lump, the size of a darning egg, over his left eye. […] "Ain't it a beaut, Cat? It's where he butted me.""
• "In his most famous quip, La Guardia once remarked, “When I make a mistake it's a beaut!”"