beanie

1. (uncommon) A cap that fits the head closely, usually knitted from wool.
2. (uncommon) A head-hugging brimless cap, with or without a visor, made from triangular sections of cloth, leather, or silk joined by a button at the crown and seamed together around the sides.
3. (informal, uncommon) A Beanie Baby, a small soft toy filled with beans or similar stuffing.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbiː.ni/

Etymology

From bean (“the head”) + -ie (diminutive suffix).

Synonyms

beany

skullcap

skull cap

yarmulke

zucchetto

topi

Kipa

kippah

knit cap

Translations

Mütze

calotte