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beast

n. countable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈbist// UK //bˈiːst// beast Slang Vulgar

n. someone who is incredibly good at something or works extremely hard. You use it to show respect for someone's strength, skill, or energy.

n. a person who performs with exceptional skill, power, or intensity. Slang in register; frequently used in athletic, gaming, or professional contexts to denote high-level competence.


SIMPLE

He is a beast on the basketball court.

CONTEXTUAL

She was a total beast during the final week of the project, finishing every task ahead of schedule.

COMPLEX

While his teammates struggled with the physical demands of the training camp, he proved to be an absolute beast, consistently outperforming the veterans in every drill.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English beeste, beste, from Old French beste (French bête), from Latin bēstia (“animal, beast”); many cognates – see bēstia.

Usage

Often used in the phrase 'a beast at' or 'a beast on' to specify the area of expertise.

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