Biest

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Meaning

  1. (derogatory,neuter,strong,usually) animal, beast, any kind but especially an annoying one, e.g. an insect, pest, aggressive dog, etc.
  2. (broadly,neuter,strong) someone who behaves in an antisocial manner

Frequency

B2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/biːst/
Etymology

In summary

Via Middle Low German and/or West Central German from Middle Dutch beest, itself from Old French beste, from Latin bēstia. Doublet of Bestie.

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