Betty

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛtiː/

Betty (noun)

  1. A tool used for cooking or baking, often a type of pan.
  2. A dessert made with fruit and sweet crumbs, often baked.
  3. A common first name for girls, short for Elizabeth.

Examples

  • The chef used a betty to mix the ingredients.
  • A betty is essential for making smooth dough.

Common collocations: use a betty, clean the betty, bake a betty, serve a betty

Synonyms of Betty

Informal