Belter
noun
A very good or impressive thing or person.
That new song from the band is a real belter
Often appears as...
- he's a belter
- that's a belter
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A forceful hit or stroke in sports.
He made a belter of a shot past the goalkeeper
Often appears as...
- belter of a shot
- belter of a hit
noun
A person who sings loudly and enjoys sharing their music.
She's a real belter, she can be heard throughout the house
Often appears as...
- she's a belter
- he's a belter
noun
A very good or impressive thing or person.
That new song from the band is a real belter
Often appears as...
- he's a belter
- that's a belter
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A forceful hit or stroke in sports.
He made a belter of a shot past the goalkeeper
Often appears as...
- belter of a shot
- belter of a hit
noun
A person who sings loudly and enjoys sharing their music.
She's a real belter, she can be heard throughout the house
Often appears as...
- she's a belter
- he's a belter
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3British slang
Predominantly British slang; might not be understood globally.
I saw a movie last night. It was a real belter.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive excitement
Used to express excitement or approval about something.
You got the job? That's an absolute belter!
Pro Tip 3/3Informal praise
Informal way to praise a person or thing; not used in formal context.
Her performance in the play was a belter.
Pro Tip 1/3British slang
Predominantly British slang; might not be understood globally.
I saw a movie last night. It was a real belter.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive excitement
Used to express excitement or approval about something.
You got the job? That's an absolute belter!
Pro Tip 3/3Informal praise
Informal way to praise a person or thing; not used in formal context.
Her performance in the play was a belter.
Pro Tip 1/3British slang
Predominantly British slang; might not be understood globally.
I saw a movie last night. It was a real belter.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive excitement
Used to express excitement or approval about something.
You got the job? That's an absolute belter!
Pro Tip 3/3Informal praise
Informal way to praise a person or thing; not used in formal context.
Her performance in the play was a belter.
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Quote examples
Carmen Ejogo
British Actress
Coming from the U.K., I can think of so many great songs and musical moments that didn't require a belter of a voice; my favorite singer is Kate Bush and she's not a belter, or PJ Harvey... I'm definitely more of an alternative girl.
Quote examples
Jessie Mueller
American Actress
In school, I really felt like I didn't fit a type. I think everybody had a hard time putting me in a category. They all sort of realized, 'Hmm, you don't really look like a soprano. You're not really a character belter.
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Jessie Mueller
American Actress
Directors didn't know what to do with me in college. I didn't really sound like a belter. I didn't look like a soprano. But in New York, I was in the right place at the right time, where my unusualness fit the bill.
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Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Australian Athlete
I can't explain why I play belter when I am down. It's the challenge I suppose.
Quote examples
Carmen Ejogo
British Actress
Coming from the U.K., I can think of so many great songs and musical moments that didn't require a belter of a voice; my favorite singer is Kate Bush and she's not a belter, or PJ Harvey... I'm definitely more of an alternative girl.
Quote examples
Jessie Mueller
American Actress
In school, I really felt like I didn't fit a type. I think everybody had a hard time putting me in a category. They all sort of realized, 'Hmm, you don't really look like a soprano. You're not really a character belter.
Quote examples
Jessie Mueller
American Actress
Directors didn't know what to do with me in college. I didn't really sound like a belter. I didn't look like a soprano. But in New York, I was in the right place at the right time, where my unusualness fit the bill.
Quote examples
Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Australian Athlete
I can't explain why I play belter when I am down. It's the challenge I suppose.
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