The Bees Knees

A term commonly meaning cool and hip. One might even say groovy.

Wow this persons vocabulary is just the bees knees
Dangnabbit these old people aren't doofuses, they're the bees knees

by stationary crossover master January 13, 2016

The Bees Knees

The Bees Knees is when your dealing with the devil or doing stuff unlike wise to humans

Bro the ouija board is that The Bees Knees shit

by VVICC January 25, 2020

bees knees

When bees flit from flower to flower the nectar sticks to their legs. The phrase "bee's knees" means sweet and good, because the knees of the bee are where all the sweet, good stuff is collected.
That definition about moving around really fast is wrong.

You bought me a coffee? You're the bee's knees!

by elisa August 21, 2004

the bee's knees

adj. used to describe something in a positive way, c. 1950's.

"that outfit is just the bee's knees!"

by bef May 19, 2003

the bees knees

excellent - the highest quality.

Bees carry pollen back to the hive in sacks on their legs. It is tempting to explain this phrase as alluding to the concentrated goodness to be found around the bee's knee.

Alison: Swanson, I think you're wonderful.
Swanson: Well, Alison, I think you're the bees knees.

by AlisonWonderland November 10, 2007

bees knees

Very good, the best

The pants you are wearing are the bee's knees.

by Professor Frink January 4, 2003

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!

by Peanut Butter Ewoks December 31, 2010