keeno
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A pupil who works hard; a swot.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
There was a perception that a pupil could be clever, yet not a 'keeno', so long as one's display of ability was not too overt. Such 'cool' cleverness is an attribute for the astute teacher to foster in boys!
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 “keeno” mean?
A pupil who works hard; a swot.
Is “keeno” formal or informal?
keeno is generally derogatory, slang.