Beaning: meaning, definitions and examples
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beaning
[ ˈbiːnɪŋ ]
informal slang
In informal contexts, 'beaning' is a term coined in the slang of certain subcultures, typically referring to a specific action or event involving a playful or humorous interaction. It may also connote a situation where someone is metaphorically 'hit with beans' or overwhelmed in a light-hearted manner. Over time, its usage has been largely confined to niche groups, making it a less common term in broader discussions. As language evolves, the popularity and exact usage of such slang terms can fluctuate quickly among different demographics.
Synonyms
bean throw, hit playfully, slang throw.
Examples of usage
- He got beaned when they threw beans at him.
- During the party, everyone started beaning each other with beans.
- The kids laughed while beaning each other in the backyard.
Translations
Translations of the word "beaning" in other languages:
🇵🇹 significado
- sentido
- interpretação
🇮🇳 अर्थ
- मतलब
- व्याख्या
🇩🇪 Bedeutung
- Sinn
- Interpretation
🇮🇩 arti
- makna
- interpretasi
🇺🇦 значення
- сенс
- тлумачення
🇵🇱 znaczenie
- sens
- interpretacja
🇯🇵 意味
- センス
- 解釈
🇫🇷 signification
- sens
- interprétation
🇪🇸 significado
- sentido
- interpretación
🇹🇷 anlam
- mana
- yorum
🇰🇷 의미
- 센스
- 해석
🇸🇦 معنى
- دلالة
- تفسير
🇨🇿 význam
- smysl
- interpretace
🇸🇰 význam
- zmysel
- interpretácia
🇨🇳 意义
- 意思
- 解释
🇸🇮 pomen
- smisel
- interpretacija
🇮🇸 merking
- merking
- túlkun
🇰🇿 мағына
- мән
- түсіндіру
🇬🇪 მნიშვნელობა
- გაგება
- ინტერპრეტაცია
🇦🇿 mənası
- anlamı
- izahı
🇲🇽 significado
- sentido
- interpretación
Etymology
The term 'beaning' likely originates from the word 'bean,' which has been part of the English language for centuries, tracing back to Old English 'bean,' meaning 'bean plant.' The playful action associated with the term 'beaning' appears in modern slang that has no official etymology. Slang often emerges from youth culture, online forums, and social interactions. Over the years, 'bean' has taken on various meanings in popular culture, and the act of 'beaning' seems to emerge as a light-hearted and informal way to describe playful actions involving beans or similar objects. Its use reflects the creativity of language adaptation, especially in informal settings, capturing the spirit of fun and spontaneity among peers.