beano1

[bee-noh] /ˈbi noʊ/
noun
1.
Origin
1930-35; blend of bean and keno

beano2

[bee-noh] /ˈbi noʊ/
noun, plural beanos. Chiefly British Slang.
1.
Origin
1885-90; bean(feast) + -o
Examples from the web for beano
  • beano accepts the responsibility, knowing how much he has learned from the coach in three years.
British Dictionary definitions for beano

beano

/ˈbiːnəʊ/
noun (pl) beanos
1.
(Brit, slang) a celebration, party, or other enjoyable time
Word Origin and History for beano
n.

1888, colloquial shortening of beanfest "annual dinner given by employers for their workers" (1805); they had a reputation for rowdiness. From bean (n.) + fest (n.).