eggbeater

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Meaning · English

A helicopter.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He scanned the horizon to the south, searching in vain for the eggbeater.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “eggbeater” mean?

A helicopter.

Is “eggbeater” formal or informal?

eggbeater is generally slang.