belter

English

Etymology 1

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Noun

belter (plural belters)

1. (UK, informal) Anything that is particularly good of its class
   • 2011 January 22, Ian Hughes, “Arsenal 3 - 0 Wigan”, BBC:

     When the second goal came, it was a belter - Fabregas launching an inch-perfect ball over the top for Van Persie to volley in without breaking stride.

2. (UK, informal) A very good-looking person

Etymology 2

From belt (“sing forcefully”)

Noun

belter (plural belters)

1. One who sings forcefully.
2. A song suitable for forceful singing.

Anagrams

• Elbert
• treble

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Norwegian

Pronunciation

• IPA: /bɛltər/, X-SAMPA: /bElt@r/
• Rhymes: -ɛltər

Noun

belter

1. indefinite plural of belte

Alternate forms

• belte (Nynorsk)

Verb

belter

1. present tense of belte