Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In good condition (like a bean-fed horse); spirited; fresh.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun same as
beanie .
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective Resembling or characteristic of
beans .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a small skullcap; formerly worn by schoolboys and college freshmen
Etymologies
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Examples
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We like to annoy Libby by calling her beany cat "Hot Carl".
wilberteets Diary Entry wilberteets 2005
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Dust a piece of waxed paper with more Tom Sawyer Flour (I tried Bob's Red Mill GF Blend for the first two and it was too strong and 'beany' tasting) and roll out using a small pasty roller.
flour tortillas | Homesick Texan Homesick Texan 2007
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I made this biryani with kidney beans rajma the first time and felt they were too 'beany' for the delicate basmati rice.
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Add me to the list of folks who love "beany" chili.
Black Bean and Beef Chili Recipe with Cilantro, Lime, and Avocado Salsa Kalyn Denny 2008
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Also, I wanted to say that I personally have never had a problem with a "beany" taste.
NEW SOYMILK MAKER, NEW, CREAMIER SOYMILK RECIPE Bryanna Clark Grogan 2008
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When you take a gross, "beany" horse to exercise, he slavers and slobbers over the bit till you can't see the horns.
Plain Tales from the Hills Rudyard Kipling 1900
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But McGoggin was still intellectually "beany" and proud of himself and his powers, and he would take no hint.
Plain Tales from the Hills Rudyard Kipling 1900
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It can be a nice beany soupy snack with less spicing.
Archive 2009-04-01 Anjali 2009
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Taste: Slightly sweet with a slightly bitter, some say 'beany,' aftertaste
Move Over, Cow Anne Marie Chaker 2011
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Palak paneer, tofu curries, veggie pho, beany cheesy burritos, so many delicious soups ...
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