English Explanatory Dictionary

full of beans

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Energetic and enthusiastic.
adj
  1. Incorrect; uninformed; exaggerating or expressing falsehood.

Pronunciation

en-au-full of beans.ogg

Word forms

full of beans more full of beans most full of beans

Etymology

Attested since the 1840s. Possibly a reference to coffee beans. Attributed to Robert Strang.

Synonyms

feeling one's oats full of piss and vinegar full of shit

Related words

be on one's beanwater
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