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bean
1[been]
noun
the edible nutritious seed of various plants of the legume family, especially of the genus Phaseolus.
a plant producing such seeds.
the pod of such a plant, especially when immature and eaten as a vegetable.
any of various other beanlike seeds or plants, as the coffee bean.
Slang.
a person's head.
a coin or a bank note considered as a coin.
I can't pay for the ticket, I don't have a bean in my jeans.
British Informal.a minimum amount of money.
They've been disinherited and now haven't a bean.
Informal.beans, the slightest amount.
He doesn't know beans about navigation.
verb (used with object)
Slang.to hit on the head, especially with a baseball.
interjection
beans, (used to express disbelief, annoyance, etc.)
Bean
2[been]
noun
Alan L(aVern), 1932–2018, U.S. astronaut.
Roy Judge, 1825?–1903, U.S. frontiersman and justice of the peace: called himself “the law west of the Pecos.”
bean
/ ː /
noun
any of various leguminous plants of the widely cultivated genus Phaseolus producing edible seeds in pods See French bean lima bean scarlet runner string bean
any of several other leguminous plants that bear edible pods or seeds, such as the broad bean and soya bean
any of various other plants whose seeds are produced in pods or podlike fruits
the seed or pod of any of these plants
any of various beanlike seeds, such as coffee
slanganother word for head
slangexcellent; impressive
slangto be without money
I haven't got a bean
informal
full of energy and vitality
mistaken; erroneous
informalto disclose something confidential
verb
slang(tr) to hit (a person) on the head
Other 51Թ Forms
- beanlike adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of bean1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of bean1
Idioms and Phrases
full of beans,
energetic; vigorously active; vital.
He is still full of beans at 95.
stupid; erroneous; misinformed.
spill the beans, 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.
Example Sentences
It's designed to be the protein component of a meal, and features natural ingredients, like beans, seeds and mushrooms.
“Cuban food is just comfort food for me and it’s very basic, you know, it’s rice and beans,” de Armas told “Hot Ones” host Sean Evans on Thursday’s episode.
That might explain why details of the wedding have been kept private despite Bills offensive lineman Dion Dawkins famously spilling the beans on “Good Morning Football.”
He runs a traditional mixed farm, with cattle and pigs, alongside fields growing wheat, barley, peas and beans.
Another great salad is strawberries mixed with fava beans, radishes, greens and a garlic vinaigrette or shallot vinaigrette.
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Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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