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beano

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bean·o  (bn)
n. pl. bean·os
A form of bingo, especially one using beans as markers.
[Blend of bean and (bing)o.]
beano [ˈbiːnəʊ]
n pl beanos
Brit slang a celebration, party, or other enjoyable time
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.beanobeano - a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards
bingo, keno, lotto
board game - a game played on a specially designed board
Translations
beano
n (dated inf) → Schmaus m (inf)


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I wrote you and asked you to come to the studio for a beano and you never even answered.
Of Human Bondage by Maugham, W. Somerset View in context
Encouraged by the practical outcome of Bert's negotiations with his brother, and by the fact that half the hiring-stock was out from Saturday to Monday, they decided to ignore the residuum of hiring-trade on Sunday and devote that day to much-needed relaxation and refreshment--to have, in fact, an unstinted good time, a beano on Whit Sunday and return invigorated to grapple with their difficulties and the Bank Holiday repairs on the Monday.
The War in the Air by Wells, H.G. View in context
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