beanfeast

[been-feest]

noun Chiefly British Slang.

(formerly) an annual dinner or party given by an employer for employees.

a celebration or festive occasion, especially when a meal is provided.

Also bean·fest

[been-fest] /ˈbinˌfɛst/.

Origin of beanfeast

First recorded in 1795–1805; bean + feast

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British Dictionary definitions for bean feast

beanfeast

noun British informal

an annual dinner given by employers to employees

any festive or merry occasion

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