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beady


beady

adj \ˈbē-dē\
bead·i·erbead·i·est

Definition of BEADY

1
a : resembling beads b : small, round, and shiny with interest or greed <beady eyes>
2
: marked by bubbles or beads <a beady liquor>
bead·i·ly \ˈbē-də-lē\ adverb

First Known Use of BEADY

1826

Rhymes with BEADY

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