beano

[ bee-noh ]

/ ˈbi noʊ /

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noun

bingo.

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Origin of beano

1930–35; blend of bean and keno

Words nearby beano

bean curd, beaner, beanery, beanfeast, beanie, beano, beanpole, bean pot, beanshooter, bean shot, bean sprout

Other definitions for beano (2 of 2)

beano²

[ bee-noh ]

/ ˈbi noʊ /

noun, plural bean·os.Chiefly British Slang.

beanfeast.

Origin of beano

First recorded in 1885–90; bean(feast) + -o

How to use beano in a sentence

Then I got three more with the gat before somebody landed me a lallapaloosa on the beano and I took the count.
The Argus Pheasant|John Charles Beecham
The confederates had decided to wait until the magic hour of midnight before they began their beano.
A Patriotic Schoolgirl|Angela Brazil
What the hell was the use of all this discussion before they had even decided to have a Beano at all!
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists|Robert Tressell
After some hesitation, Easton agreed, and formally moved: 'That this meeting is in favour of a Beano.'
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists|Robert Tressell

Jimminy, I wouldn't mind 'alf an hour in there, and the doors open and the police away at a beano.
The Enchanted Castle|E. Nesbit

British Dictionary definitions for beano

beano

/ (ˈbiːnəʊ) /

noun plural beanos

British slang a celebration, party, or other enjoyable time

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