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beanie

American  
[bee-nee] / ˈbi ni /

noun

  1. a close-fitting knit cap worn in cold weather.

  2. a small cap, brimless or with a short bill, often brightly colored, constructed of triangular pieces of cloth joined at the top by a button and popularized in the early 20th century as worn by college freshmen.


beanie British  
/ ˈbiːnɪ /

noun

  1. a round close-fitting hat resembling a skullcap

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Etymology

Origin of beanie

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; bean + -ie

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Clyde: Hayley loves funny fits I wear, maybe baggy sweatpants and a funny beanie.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s wearing dark pants and a dark jacket, even in the blazing sun, and there’s a beanie pulled over his eyes.

From Literature

An oil painting depicting a smiling Pretti in glasses, a beanie and a scarf, was among the most recent.

From Los Angeles Times

And his gelled hair spike will be covered with a beanie.

From Los Angeles Times

Good has become a genuine martyr, inspiring people and making them realize that they can make a significant contribution with the power of a camera phone and a red beanie cap.

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