human bean

noun · /HYOO-mun BEEN/

“Human bean” is a silly, playful way to say “human being,” which means a person. It is especially famous from Roald Dahl’s made-up giant language.

In a sentence

  • "The friendly giant called Sophie a tiny human bean."
  • "I laughed when the character said “human bean” instead of “human being.”"

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