# beastie

/ˈbisti/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/beastie
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

a small, cute animal. It is a friendly and playful way to talk about a pet or a baby animal.

For teachers: a small, typically cute or cuddly animal.

## Examples

- The little beastie is sleeping in the basket.
- She carried the tiny kitten into the house, cooing at the little beastie as it purred.
- While the rest of the herd remained in the field, the smallest beastie wandered off to explore the tall grass near the fence.

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