Beano
/ˈbiːnoʊ/noun
An informal British term for a lively outing or treat, especially a pleasure trip or party.
Did you know?The British slang *beano* is tied to *bean*, a word that also gave rise to the old sense of a “bean-feast,” a celebratory meal or outing for workers.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
bēan
“bean, the edible seed”
Middle English
ME
bene
“bean”
18th–19th Century
English
bean-feast
“an annual feast or outing, especially one given by an employer”
19th Century
English
beano
“a feast, treat, or jolly outing”
Modern English
English
beano
“a lively excursion or enjoyable event, especially in British slang”