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bean definition


  1. n.
    the head. : I got a bump right here on my bean.
  2. tv.
    to hit someone on the head. (See also beanball.) : The lady beaned me with her umbrella.

  3. Go to beans. :
  4. n.
    a human nipple, especially as seen through clothing. (From the shape.) : Gee, I can see her beans, even when it's not cold!
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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full of beans definition


  1. mod.
    full of nonsense; full of hot air. : Oh, be quiet. You're just full of beans.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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full of beans

  1. 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]

  2. Also, full of prunes. Acting foolish, talking nonsense, as in One cup of coffee won't hurt youyou're full of prunes. [c. 1930] Also see full of crap.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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