Beanpole: meaning, definitions and examples
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beanpole
[ ˈbiːn.poʊl ]
slender person
A beanpole is a tall, thin person. The term is often used informally and can carry a humorous connotation. It originated in the 19th century and is often associated with a person who is lanky and has a very slim physique. This descriptive term is also frequently used in literary contexts to characterize individuals who are notably tall and slender.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He looked like a beanpole next to his stocky friend.
- The beanpole model walked gracefully down the runway.
- In the movie, the lead character was a complete beanpole, towering over everyone.
- She is often teased for being a beanpole, but she embraces her height.
Translations
Translations of the word "beanpole" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pau-de-feijão
🇮🇳 लंबा और पतला व्यक्ति
🇩🇪 Strecke
🇮🇩 tiang kacang
🇺🇦 висока і худорлява особа
🇵🇱 tyczka fasoli
🇯🇵 ビーンポール
🇫🇷 tige de haricot
🇪🇸 vara de frijol
🇹🇷 fasulye direği
🇰🇷 콩 기둥
🇸🇦 عمود الفاصوليا
🇨🇿 fazolový sloup
🇸🇰 fazuľová tyč
🇨🇳 豆竿
🇸🇮 fižolov drog
🇮🇸 baunagrind
🇰🇿 бұршақ бағаны
🇬🇪 ფხალი
🇦🇿 pahıl fasulye
🇲🇽 palo de frijol
Etymology
The term "beanpole" has its etymological roots in the 19th century, where it was used to refer to a tall, thin plant, specifically the pole on which beans were grown. The imagery of slenderness and height was transferred to describe people who exhibit similar physical attributes. It is thought that the word draws upon the visual similarity of a tall, thin person to a bean plant that grows upright and can appear spindly. Over the years, this term has evolved into a colloquial descriptor in English, often used with a light-hearted tone. Its usage has remained in the vernacular, particularly in British English, where one might use it to affectionately describe someone with a particularly tall and slim figure.