beady

American  

[bee-dee] / ˈbi di /

adjective

beadier, beadiest

1. beadlike; small, globular, and glittering.

   beady eyes.

2. covered with or full of beads.

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beady British  

/ ˈbiːdɪ /

adjective

1. small, round, and glittering: used esp of eyes

2. resembling or covered with beads

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Other Word Forms

• beadily adverb
• beadiness noun

Etymology

Origin of beady

First recorded in 1820–30; bead + -y ¹

Example Sentences

“Ew, no way. All those beaks and beady eyes up close?”

From Literature

And as for the beady eyes, in truth, they looked like holes cut out of a mask.

From Literature

They were sitting around on the limbs, chewing away and peering at me with their beady little eyes.

From Literature

Last to take shape were four small paws and two beady black eyes.

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A few seagulls are perched on the fence nearby, watching them with beady eyes, no doubt hoping for some crumbs.

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