Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
beanpole
noun
/ˈbiːn.poʊl/
Definition
A tall, thin person.
Examples
- He felt awkward standing next to his friends, being the tallest one like a beanpole.
- The model was a beanpole, striking a remarkable pose on the runway.
- She described her brother as a beanpole, who towered over his classmates.
Meaning
The term ‘beanpole’ is often used informally to describe someone who is very tall and slender, resembling a pole that supports climbing bean plants.
Synonyms
- tall person
- stringbean
- lanky person
- slender individual
