bean
[ been ]
/ bin /
noun
verb (used with object)
Slang. to hit on the head, especially with a baseball.
interjection
beans, (used to express disbelief, annoyance, etc.).
Words nearby bean
beamer, beaming, beamish, beamon, beamy, bean, bean aphid, bean ball, bean beetle, bean caper, bean pot
Idioms for bean
- energetic; vigorously active; vital: He is still full of beans at 95.
- stupid; erroneous; misinformed.
full of beans, Informal.
spill the beans, Informal. to disclose a secret, either accidentally or imprudently, thereby ruining a surprise or plan: He spilled the beans, and she knew all about the party in advance.
Origin of bean
before 950; Middle English bene, Old English bēan; cognate with Old Norse baun, Old Frisian bāne, Dutch boon, Old Saxon, Old High German bona (German Bohne), probably < Germanic *babnō, cognate with Russian bob, Latin faba < European Indo-European *bhabh-
OTHER WORDS FROM bean
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British Dictionary definitions for full of beans
bean
/ (biːn) /
noun
verb
mainly US and Canadian slang (tr) to hit (a person) on the head
Word Origin for bean
Old English bēan; related to Old Norse baun, Old Frisian bāne, Old High German bōna bean
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Idioms and Phrases with full of beans (1 of 2)
full of beans
Lively, energetic, in high spirits, as in The children were full of beans today, looking forward to their field trip. This expression has no valid explanation. [c. 1840]
Also, full of prunes. Acting foolish, talking nonsense, as in One cup of coffee won't hurt you—you're full of prunes. [c. 1930] Also see full of crap.
Idioms and Phrases with full of beans (2 of 2)
bean
see full of beans; not have a bean; not know beans; not worth a dime (bean); spill the beans; tough break (beans).
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