BEAT

What Does Beat Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

"Beat" means "Exhausted," "Ugly," and "Perfect" (especially in the context of makeup).

Exhausted

In general chat, both online and in real life, "beat" means exhausted, extremely tired, or worn out. For example:

• Toni: Are you coming to the game tonight?
• Jo: I'll take a rain check. I'm beat.

Ugly

"Beat" is also sometimes used to mean ugly or unattractive. For example:

• Sam: I don't have a girlfriend because I'm very choosy.
• Lee: You don't have a girlfriend because your too damn beat!

Perfect

Surprisingly, when referring to makeup "beat" means perfect or flawless. In this context, it is often combined with the word "face" to form the phrase "beat face".

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When I write beat, I might mean this:

Especially in the context of makeup "beat" means perfect.

Summary of Key Points for the First Definition of Beat

"Exhausted" is, by far, the most common meaning for Beat when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

Beat
Definition:	Exhausted
Type:	Word (Slang)
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for the Second Definition of Beat

"Ugly" is another common definition for Beat.

Beat
Definition:	Ugly
Type:	Word (Slang)
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for the Third Definition of Beat

When talking about makeup Beat means "Perfect."

Beat
Definition:	Perfect
Type:	Word (Slang)
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

An Academic Look at Beat

Whether used to mean exhausted, ugly, or perfect, "beat" is a slang term. Slang is informal language that consists of words, phrases, and uses of language that are often restricted to a specific context or a particular group of users. Slang is not typically used in formal or professional settings.

Example of Beat Used in a Text

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