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how many beans make five

An old British expression, used in the context "he knows how many beans make five", meaning "he knows his stuff" or referring to one who's good at mathematical puzzlers. Derives from the days of the abacus, when the wooden beads (beans) were moved along in various increments.
"He's a clever bloke, he knows how many beans make five"
by Arthur Bostrom October 27, 2003
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Beansprout

Derived from bean - the term of endearment - beansprout refers to said individual when they were younger. This can also refer to a bean who is younger than you.

See fetus.
"Oh my gosh, Darren Criss was such a beansprout back when he was in AVPM!"

"Have you seen Ryan Gosling in Mickey Mouse Club? What a beansprout!'

"Look at my third grade yearbook picture!" "Wow, what a beansprout!"
by dalxndr September 6, 2017
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hobo beans

hobo beans are when you eat the beans straight out of the canwith a spoon - without warming the beans up. usually eaten when you are in a rush or being lazy.
John was in a rush to get to work so he only had time for some hobo beans.
by jackothy perkins September 26, 2009
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Baked beans

Delicious English delicacy often bringing about flactulance issues.

From "baked" meaning baked and "beans" meaning beans.
Baked beans give me the most frightful wind
by monkeybob November 19, 2004
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beany

beany is one of them boys that can tickle your needs, make you feel good just being around them, make you smile like no one's business, make you giggle like a little kid who just got a candy.....basically, overall.....beany is the best!!!! ;p
has anyone seen my 'beany'???? ;p
by bubble spooff February 23, 2005
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Jackin' the Beanstalk

When one inserts both testicles into a woman's vagina whilst vigorously jackin' off on her abdomen, hence the name.
Just like Jack and HIS beanstalk, last night I carefully planted my two seeds and was Jackin' the beanstalk all over Mary.
by Very Wise Man February 27, 2011
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Beans in the Can

When you flip a bitch over, stick her ass up in the air and you proceed to shove your balls in her ass.

Note: Sometimes this sexual process can hurt the man more than the woman.
Why does Shaun and Megan look like they are in pain this morning. Oh, I think when they woke up, Megan asked Shaun for some "beans in the can", and he gave it to her.
by Shameless1 April 2, 2005
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