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beanie.

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

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbiː.ni/UK, US
  1. A cap that fits the head closely, usually knitted from wool.

    uncommon
    Enrique Iglesias is often seen wearing a beanie.
  2. 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
  3. A Beanie Baby, a small soft toy filled with beans or similar stuffing.

    informal · uncommon
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰabʰ-? Proto-Germanic *babnōder.? Proto-Germanic *baunō Proto-West Germanic *baunu Old English bēan Middle English bene English bean Proto-Germanic *-j-, *-ij- Proto-West Germanic *-i, *-ī Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English -ie English beanie From bean (“the head”) + -ie (diminutive suffix).

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