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Michael
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United States
"Beanie is a type of snow hat, usually wool, something you would wear on a winter's day. For example, hey, it's snowing outside, don't forget to wear your beanie."
What it means
A beanie is a snug knitted winter hat, usually wool or acrylic, the sort you chuck on when the cold starts biting and your ears need rescuing. The word is dead common across the States and carries zero fuss, just practical cosy energy. It is everyday clothing talk, especially once snow, wind, or bad hair days enter the chat.
Usage examples
"Yo, grab your beanie before we head out, it is snowing hard and that wind downtown is trying to slap everybody awake."
"The first frost hit overnight, so he dug out the chunky beanie his gran knitted and wore it pulled down over his eyebrows."
Where it comes from
Once US slang for the head itself, beanie later named the snug cap that hugs it. The knitted winter hat kept the cosy nickname, ears-first protection against the cold.
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