beanbag

English

/ˈbiːnbæɡ/

noun
Definitions
  • A piece of soft furniture consisting of a leather or vinyl covering stuffed with dry beans or other similar pellets.
  • A small cloth bag filled with dry beans, used as a toy or for exercising the hands.
  • A type of juggling ball usually made from leather or cloth stuffed with dry beans.
  • (slang) A testicle.
  • (slang) An idiot.

Etymology

Compound from English bean (head) + English bag.

Origin

English

bag

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