- 1(in stories) an imaginary creature that is very large, ugly, and frightening a monster with three heads prehistoric monsters
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- 2an animal or a thing that is very large or ugly Their dog's an absolute monster!
- 3a person who is very cruel and evil
- 4(humorous) a child who behaves badly
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