beanshooter

American  

[been-shoo-ter] / ˈbinˌʃu tər /

noun

1. peashooter.

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Etymology

Origin of beanshooter

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; bean + shooter

Example Sentences

“That’s my beanshooter, Grandpa,” I said, all excited.

From Literature

Grandpa chuckled and said, “You know, when you think about it, those monkeys didn’t exactly steal our coconuts. They made a trade with us. They traded us your old britches, gunny sack, traps, and beanshooter for the coconuts. It’s as simple as that.”

From Literature

I loaded my beanshooter and pulled the rubbers back as far as I could.

From Literature

I dropped my beanshooter and let out a squall that didn’t even sound like me.

From Literature

I had a darn good beanshooter, and was such a good shot I could almost drive nails with it.

From Literature