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Definition of beastie

beastie

/ˈbiːsti/
beast · ie
Plural:beasties
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• noun

1

Scottish A small animal, insect, or creature, often used affectionately or humorously.

Example

"The children spent the afternoon turning over damp logs in search of beetles and other wee beasties."

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• Rhymes for beastie

• Nearby Words

bearskin
beas
beast
beastie
beastlike
beastly
beat

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in 18th-century Scots as a diminutive of "beast," the word was popularized across the English-speaking world by Robert Burns's 1785 poem "To a Mouse."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beastie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beastie
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