beanie
beanie Lexical Profile
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• noun
A close-fitting, knitted winter hat worn to keep the head and ears warm.
"She pulled a thick wool beanie over her ears before stepping out into the freezing wind."
North American A small, round skullcap, traditionally made of felt panels and sometimes topped with a novelty propeller, historically worn by children and university freshmen.
"Old photographs from the 1950s show college freshmen wearing brightly colored beanies during their orientation week."
Word Nuance & Usage
In Canada, this type of knitted winter hat is almost exclusively referred to as a 'toque' (or 'tuque'), whereas 'beanie' is the standard term in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Originated in early 20th-century American English. The term derives from 'bean,' a slang word for 'head,' combined with the diminutive suffix '-ie'. It originally referred to a seamed felt skullcap worn by schoolboys and college freshmen.