betty
betty Lexical Profile
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• noun
North American A baked fruit pudding made with alternating layers of sweetened fruit, especially apples, and buttered bread crumbs.
"For dessert, she served a warm apple betty topped with vanilla ice cream."
North American An attractive young woman, or a female participant in board sports such as surfing, skateboarding, or snowboarding (slang).
"In 1990s teen slang, calling someone a total betty was a high compliment."
British A short iron bar or chisel formerly used by thieves to prize open doors or locks (historical slang).
"The burglar used a small iron betty to force the bolt on the cellar door."
• Rhymes for betty
Word Origin & Etymology
Originating from the female given name Betty, a traditional English diminutive of Elizabeth.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.