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Bee's-Knees

A old-fashioned phrase to describe something that is admirable, beautiful, or has some other desirable trait
This sandwich that my wife made is the bee's-knees!
Bee's-Knees by Peanut Butter Ewoks December 31, 2010

Bee's Knees

A old term that means cool.
Bee's Knees by SlangMonkey February 23, 2004

Bee's Knees

That chick in the office who would rather work on her knees than sit in a chair.
Bee's Knees by negglord August 16, 2018

bee's knees

(adj.) Good, the best, high quality.


A deliberate mispronounciation of business
These new threads are the bee knee's.
bee's knees by Gumba Gumba August 3, 2004

bee's knees

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the origin of "bee's knees". It is a slang homophone for "business" started around the Roaring '20s. Saying something was the business meant it was the real deal and of high quality. See business definition #4, #9, #12, etc.: "top quality. a perfect 10. met to standard."
Dude, that kickflip you just did was bee's knees.
Dude, that kickflip you just did was business.
same deal.
bee's knees by Li'l Scotty July 18, 2011