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beat-up

beat-upnoun

beat-ups

Chiefly Australian informal countable noun meaning an exaggerated or sensationalised story.

Translations

уткаразг., журналистика

Many readers dismissed the headline as just another beat-up.

Многие читатели отмахнулись от заголовка как от очередной утки.

Definitions

An exaggerated or sensationalised report, especially in the media.

Many readers dismissed the headline as just another beat-up.

beat-upadjective

more beat-up

Comp.

most beat-up

Super.

Attribute adjective used before nouns, invariable in spelling.

Translations

He still drives a beat-up old pickup truck.

Он до сих пор ездит на потрёпанном старом пикапе.

The boxer came out of the ring looking beat-up.

Боксёр вышел из ринга весь избитый.

Additional translations

Definitions

Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition from age or heavy use.

He still drives a beat-up old pickup truck.

Badly injured or battered, especially after being attacked.

The boxer came out of the ring looking beat-up.