beadier; beadiest
1
a
: resembling beads
b
: small, round, and shiny with interest or greed
beady eyes
2
: marked by bubbles or beads
a beady liquor
beadily adverb

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Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of beady was in 1826

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“Beady.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beady. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

beady

adjective
beadier; beadiest
: resembling beads
especially : small, round, and shiny
beady eyes

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