noun
beastie
BEES-tee
noun
1
An informal, often affectionate word for an animal or creature.
"The kids loved feeding the little beasties at the petting zoo."
"Something furry and unidentifiable scurried past — some kind of beastie."
How to Use Beastie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, often cute or humorous way of saying "animal" or "creature."
When to use it
Informal and mainly used in Scottish and British English, or playfully elsewhere.
Common pairings
wee beastie
furry beastie
Word Forms
beasties plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “beastie”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
The kids loved feeding the little _____ at the petting zoo.
Etymology
From "beast" plus the diminutive suffix "-ie," giving it a softer, more affectionate tone.