beaner

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Meaning · English

A superior or admirable person; something excellent.

Register: dated, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Gee, that would be a beaner of a sign for education

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “beaner” mean?

A superior or admirable person; something excellent.

Is “beaner” formal or informal?

beaner is generally dated, slang.