jellybean
pronunciation
How to pronounce jellybean in British English:
UK ['dʒelɪˌbi:n]
How to pronounce jellybean in American English:
US ['dʒelɪˌbin]
Word Origin
- jellybean (n.)
- 1905, from jelly (n.) + bean (n.). So called for its shape. Soon used in U.S. slang for "stupid person," probably encouraged by the slang sense of bean as "head."
Example
- 1. But I thought jellybean suited her .
- 2. I like the green jellybean .
- 3. Jellybean rushed to help me .
- 4. I downloaded magid jellybean key finder .
- 5. Mommy said I look like a cashew or jellybean .