Belting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɛltɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Belting is an adjective meaning (Northern English dialect) Very good; exceptional (can also be used adverbially).
Meaning
(Northern English dialect) Very good; exceptional (can also be used adverbially).
More Meanings
- A beating with a belt.
- (figuratively) A thorough defeat; a thrashing.
- A system of beltwork, as in a conveyor or other mechanical device.
- The material from which belts for machinery are made.
- (music, uncountable) The act of singing in chest voice above one's vocal break in a higher range typically sung in head voice.
- present participle and gerund of belt
Example Sentences
You'll have a belting time!
She cooks belting good food.
I could hear you perfectly all the way in the back of the audience! I wish my belting were as good as yours.
Traditionally belting was used by certain character roles in musicals, usually the funny, quirky or feisty female roles.
Word Forms
- beltings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include swath, rap, whack, whang, bash, knock.
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