Early 1900s
Still common
Definition
An exclamation of delight or approval - short for "beauty."
Example Sentence
"Bewdy! We got the last two tickets."
Where "Bewdy" Comes From
"Bewdy" is a fast, clipped Australian pronunciation of "beauty", used as a stand-alone cheer rather than a noun describing appearance.
It's been part of the vernacular since at least the early 20th century, often paired with "mate" for extra emphasis.
How Aussies Actually Use It
Aussies fire it off the moment something goes their way, from a footy goal to a decent parking spot.
It also works tucked into a longer sentence: "that's an absolute bewdy of a wave."
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