beano

[ bee-noh ]

/ ˈbi noʊ /

noun

bingo.

Nearby words

beanbag, beanbag gun, beanery, beanfeast, beanie, beano, beanpole, beanshooter, beanstalk, bear, bear a grudge

Origin of beano

1930–35; blend of bean and keno

Definition for beano (2 of 2)

beano

[ bee-noh ]

/ ˈbi noʊ /

noun, plural bean·os. Chiefly British Slang.

beanfeast.

Origin of beano

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

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Examples from the Web for beano

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
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
The intelligent foreigner may take it that beano simply means the worship of Bacchus.
Cakes & Ale|Edward Spencer
After some hesitation, Easton agreed, and formally moved: 'That this meeting is in favour of a Beano.'
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists|Robert Tressell

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

British Dictionary definitions for beano

beano

/ (ˈbiːnəʊ) /

noun plural beanos

British slang a celebration, party, or other enjoyable time

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Word Origin and History for beano

beano

1888, colloquial shortening of beanfest "annual dinner given by employers for their workers" (1805); they had a reputation for rowdiness. From bean (n.) + fest (n.).