Meaning of beady in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbidi/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    beady

    Definitions

    1. small and round and shiny like a shiny bead or button

    Examples

    • « bright beady eyes »
    • « black buttony eyes »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. covered with beads or jewels or sequins

    Synonyms

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  • « My mother-in-law speaks not a word of English. I speak not a word of Tajiki. So I smile at her ingratiatingly and she fixes me with a beady eye. »
    Wilbur Smith

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