Beanie

//ˈbiː.ni// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A cap that fits the head closely, usually knitted from wool. uncommon

    "Enrique Iglesias is often seen wearing a beanie."

  2. 2
    a small skullcap; formerly worn by schoolboys and college freshmen wordnet
  3. 3
    A head-hugging brimless cap, with or without a visor, made from triangular sections of cloth, leather, or silk joined by a button at the crown and seamed together around the sides. uncommon
  4. 4
    A Beanie Baby, a small soft toy filled with beans or similar stuffing. informal, uncommon

Synonyms

All synonyms
beanie hatbeanyknit capknit hatski capski hat

Example

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"The first time Mary ever saw Tom, he was wearing a beanie, strumming a ukulele, and singing an Irish ditty."

Etymology

From bean (“the head”) + -ie (diminutive suffix).

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