A word that people use when they don't wanna seem all gangster by just saying "cool" so they try to be cute by saying cool beans and raising their eyebrows. It really works with the cute factor!
This is another term meaning "cool" used to show appreciation for something. It can be used liberally in most phrases and is considered more fun and exciting than it's simpler counterpart, when used in conversation.
1. "I'm going to come out tonight and have a drink with you."
Cool beans is a term in which:
1) someones amazement is shown.
2) you can't be bothered to think of suitble adectives, so you say "cool beans" as a replacement.
3) the person shows taste in vocabulary.
4) you show that you, yourself, are cool.
Rupert: I just sold my car, quick quick!
You: wow! cool beans!
Jim: I grated a carrot today and cut my finger
You: *sigh* cool beans