Meaning of masterbit | Babel Free

Definitions

Masterpiece.

dialectal, humorous

Examples

“But that there job with that French Count⟳ was my masterbit.”

“The young man at once gave his address, and then his name⟳, whereupon the stranger grasped his hand, and said, “That's the masterbit; I used to live⟳ next door to yer father, and I ha' nussed you many a time when you wor a nipper.””

“These Lisley ricks are, as we say⟳ in Oxon, a “masterbit” and as much superior to the average rick as a poem to a set⟳ of newspaper verses.”

“And that title song, an impishly dashing waltz for four tenors, remains one of Styne's least appreciated masterbits, truly imaginative writing from this supposed pop tunesmith.”

“'See⟳ you tomorrow then, Best and Only,' said Opal. 'I'm off to paint⟳ a masterbit!' 'Masterpiece, you mean⟳!' squealed Lauren and Lisa in unison, as they whisked Opal away.”

“Henley & Whibley's Prose was designed in three vols, would have⟳ included all manner of masterbits, in character & narrative, between John of Trevisa2 & Charles Dickens; […]”

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