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monster

The correct spelling is monster.

How to pronounce monster

/ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/
noun

IPA: /ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/

Say it like: Mon-ste-r

The correct spelling is monster. A terrifying and dangerous creature. For example: "The children decided Grover was a cuddly monster."

Usage Examples

The children decided Grover was a cuddly monster.

Get away from those children, you meatheaded monster!

Sit still, you little monster!

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A terrifying and dangerous creature.
  2. 2.A bizarre or whimsical creature.
  3. 3.A cruel or antisocial person, especially a criminal.
  4. 4.A horribly deformed person.
  5. 5.A badly behaved child, a brat.

verb

  1. 1.To make into a monster; to categorise as a monster; to demonise.
  2. 2.To behave as a monster to; to terrorise.
  3. 3.To harass.

adjective

  1. 1.Very large; worthy of a monster.
  2. 2.Great; very good; excellent.

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