A beta version of a program, game etc... is an unfinished version released to either the public a select few or whoever signs up to beta test it for bugs or glitches. A common mistake people make when talking about for exampl 'Msn beta' is they say 'better' instead of beta.
This can refer to many things, like the second letter of the greek alphabet, software in development, or a person.
In the case of a person, a beta male is submissive, clingy, indecisive, weakminded, and unconfident. He can't deal with confrontation or challenges. He lets things happen instead of taking action.
When it comes to women, he either sucks up to them and loses their respect, or is too afraid to pursue them. If he does get a girlfriend, he makes too many demands on her, and either drives her away or becomes locked into servitude. The hoverhand is one of the surest signs of a beta.
Overall, he is the opposite of an alpha male.
Did you see him spamthat girl's facebook page full of messages without getting a response? That was really beta.
By Dorian
Beta
Someone who is completely unable to take charge and bends to the commands of alpha without questioning
Person A: Jeez YD is such a beta
Person B: Yeah, I know right? She's totally wrapped around G's finger.
By Marlane
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.
(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?
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.
