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Slang term for a girl who associates with the punkrock/skateboarding/alternative subculture(s). The term originates from pin-up model Bettie Page's signature haircut with short bangs, a common fashion trait for girls in these subcultures.
The origins of the term "betty" has nothing to do with Betty Rubble, Betty Boop, or with the stereohype that it is a sure "bet" that a betty will have sex on the first date; at least, as far as I'm aware.
betty by Johnny J. Rockability January 28, 2008
It's another way of saying bet (in this sense meaning fa sho or for sure; certainly)
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Guy: Ayyoo ma you gon finally let me clap them cheeks tonight?
Girl: Ok
Guy: Betty!!!!
Betty by nickymuscles July 9, 2019
Despite what most young people now believe, the word "Betty" never had anything to do with hotness. It started in the 80's and simply means a girl who skates, a girl who surfs, or any girl who does something that the boys are doing. Betties are cool, but aren't necessarily attractive.

Word evolution is okay, except when it comes out of ignorance, and you end up losing a really great word.
They still haven't torn up that old church pool we used to go to; tonight we're going bring a flood light and some 40's and skate it for a few hours. This betty we know might show up and bring a couple of her friends.
Betty by jessbertrand July 5, 2011
Beautiful in every way possible but unfortunately very insecure. People see her differently to the way she is. Often spoken about as a psychopath, she loathes her dark streak that comes out in times of struggle.

She is wonderful and should not change for anyone. Everyone loves Betty.
Wow that girl is a Betty
Betty by Savloy August 28, 2017
A hip way of saying “bet”. Typically used by a younger person in response to agreeing with something, or thinking something is cool.
Boss: “Hey I’m bringing everyone Girl Scout cookies tomorrow.”

Coworker: “Betty.”
Betty by daftdoll February 4, 2020
What you call beer in front of snitches
“Yo Brandon what you got
Uhh Betty”
Betty by Pa-the-tic May 21, 2020