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Belter

n.joyful, energeticplayful

What it means

An outstanding song, performance, person, or thing that inspires enthusiastic approval.

Reach for it when giving strong informal praise in British and Irish usage

The choir saved a belter for the final encore.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    banger

    an energetic song deserves current slang praise

    not when Banger is generation-specific and unsuitable for dignified criticism.

  • playful

    knockout

    striking impact is the source of admiration

    not when Knockout can focus on a person's looks and may sound objectifying.

  • everyday

    hit

    broad popularity or immediate success is established

    not when Hit focuses reception rather than intrinsic excellence.

  • warm

    showstopper

    a performance wins exceptional audience attention

    not when Showstopper is theatrical and awkward for an object or ordinary achievement.

  • professional

    standout

    one item clearly excels within a group

    not when Standout is comparative and may not imply exuberant enjoyment.

  • formal

    triumph

    achievement and success merit elevated recognition

    not when Triumph is too grand for one catchy song or attractive object.

Said against

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  • dud
  • flop
  • letdown

It naturally appears in

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  • absolute belter

    The brass section delivered an absolute belter after the interval.

  • real belter

    Her winning goal was a real belter from outside the area.

  • belter of a song

    The record opens with a belter of a song built for live crowds.

Where this comes from

The positive noun sense of belter is informal and chiefly British or Irish. Other senses are unrelated.

The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.