bean rag
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A pennant displayed on a ship at mealtimes.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bean rag” mean?
A pennant displayed on a ship at mealtimes.
Is “bean rag” formal or informal?
bean rag is generally slang.