beta 

1. An unfinished version of a program released for users to test before the final version is released.
2. A person who proofreads fiction.
3. A type of fish.

1. I beta'd Photoshop CS3 and gave Adobe feedback when I was done.
2. My lovely beta caught my grammatical errors in my story.
3. Sally used to have a beta fish, but her cat ate it.

beta by Kathleen the green bean May 21, 2007

beta 

a person who proof-reads or edits fanfiction.

Thanks for beta-ing my fic, babe!

beta by Chicky December 28, 2003

beta 

Directly translates to "my child" in Hindi, but is often used more as a general term of endearment amongst friends and a way to refer to a friend/loved one.

Let's catch up? I miss you so much beta!

beta by viral2019 April 8, 2019

beta 

Specific information on how to perform a difficult task. (originated in rock climbing/bouldering)

(Climbing) Chip had some pretty good beta for me, so I think I've got this problem dialed in. (General) Can you give me some beta on how to get to your house?

beta by Ash April 26, 2005

beta 

The final state of a program released by Microsoft.

Windows Vista, Internet Explorer, Windows ME, etc are all beta.

beta by eons of grey September 7, 2007

Beta 

Traits of provision: either providing resources or validation to others, women (and perhaps men). Beta traits display low value to women if they are are put on too strong or too early in meeting- giving without equity. Beta can be used to describe individual behaviors, as well as people who have an overwhelming amount of beta properties (opposed to alpha).

"Billy is a real man for marrying Stacy and being step-father to her kids. He is a kind, dependable, comforting, wealthy, faithful, intelligent feminist ally, and a great father/husband who breaks his back working 60 hour weeks to financially support his family. So why did Stacy dead-bedroom him for years while cheating on him with Chad, then divorce him and take all of his assets?"

"Because he is socially awkward, has a small dick, looks like Danny DeVito, and was a virgin when they got married. The thought of giving him any more opportunities to pass on his inferior genes subconsciously repulses her, and she loathes him for making her feel that way. Now he is stuck having to pay alimony and child support for the rest of his life. He is hopelessly beta."

Beta by Unplugged Red Piller April 1, 2019

Beta 

1. (n) "Son" in Hindi and various other Indian languages.

2. A catchall phrase, often yelled, that functions as a noun, adjective, or verb, often used to describe anything that is awesome, cool, amazing, or having anything to do with Taghavi and/or Aggarwal

Beta, have you done your homework yet?

yo that party was so BETA

Beta by TheMitten November 20, 2012