bee in one's bonnet

noun phrase

Synonyms of bee in one's bonnet next

: bee entry 1 sense 2

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1738, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bee in one's bonnet was in 1738

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“Bee in one's bonnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bee%20in%20one%27s%20bonnet. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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