(UK, military, slang) The imposition of arduous exercises, either as training or as punishment.
After a six-week inquest, the coroner ruled on Friday that the “beasting” was unlawful and concluded that the “chain of command” knew – or at least should have known – the practice was taking place.
After being reprimanded, Pte Williams was taken to the gym for a second round of intensive exercise - known as beasting - by a staff sergeant. ## When did someone realise he was unwell?
(UK, military, slang) The imposition of arduous exercises, either as training or as punishment.
"beasting" means the imposition of arduous exercises, either as training or as punishment. It is one of many casual words teens pick up from friends, social media, music or sport, and on its own it carries no particular warning. If you hear your teen use it, it is fair to ask what they mean by it in their friend group, since meanings drift quickly. Asking out of curiosity rather than alarm tends to keep the conversation open and useful.
"beasting" means the imposition of arduous exercises, either as training or as punishment. It is one of many casual words teens pick up from friends, social media, music or sport, and on its own it carries no particular warning. If you hear your teen use it, it is fair to ask what they mean by it in their friend group, since meanings drift quickly. Asking out of curiosity rather than alarm tends to keep the conversation open and useful.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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(slang, vulgar) A very brutal and violent experience.
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(British, slang) Caning the backside profusely, an abusive initiation ritual to which trainee soldiers are subjected.
(British, slang, military) Marching drills and other military exercises practiced on a parade ground.
"beasting" is informal English meaning the imposition of arduous exercises, either as training or as punishment. It is mainly heard in British English (and Irish English). A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "the imposition of arduous exercises" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake is to assume "beasting" can replace its standard equivalent in every register; keep it for spoken or casual situations and use the formal form in writing. If you are a B2 or C1 learner, it is useful to recognise this word when you hear or read it, but think carefully about whether the situation really calls for it before using it yourself.
“After a six-week inquest, the coroner ruled on Friday that the “beasting” was unlawful and concluded that the “chain of command” knew – or at least should have known – the practice was taking place.”
“After being reprimanded, Pte Williams was taken to the gym for a second round of intensive exercise - known as beasting - by a staff sergeant. ## When did someone realise he was unwell?”
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(slang) Anything regarded as larger or more powerful than one of its normal size or strength.