Beast

/biːst/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A large and often dangerous or ferocious animal.
The lion is considered the king of beasts in the animal kingdom.
A cruel, brutal, or savage person.
Despite his charming demeanor, he was a beast in his business practices.
A term used to describe something extraordinary or impressive, especially in a positive context.
That car is a beast; it accelerates faster than anything I've ever driven.

Etymology

Middle English, from Old French 'beste', from Latin 'bestia'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

beast mode:
A state of high performance or intensity.
work like a beast:
To work very hard.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

A person who excels at something.
That guy is a beast on the football field.
Something that is very big or impressive.
Check out that beast of a car!