beanie
Americannoun
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a close-fitting knit cap worn in cold weather.
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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.
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Clyde: Hayley loves funny fits I wear, maybe baggy sweatpants and a funny beanie.
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He’s wearing dark pants and a dark jacket, even in the blazing sun, and there’s a beanie pulled over his eyes.
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An oil painting depicting a smiling Pretti in glasses, a beanie and a scarf, was among the most recent.
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And his gelled hair spike will be covered with a beanie.
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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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