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beady

adjective \ˈbē-dē\

—used to describe eyes that are small, round, and shiny and that usually suggest a bad quality (such as greed or dishonesty)

bead·i·erbead·i·est

Full Definition of BEADY

a : resembling beads

b : small, round, and shiny with interest or greed <beady eyes>

: marked by bubbles or beads <a beady liquor>

— bead·i·ly \ˈbē-də-lē\ adverb

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BEADY Defined for Kids

adjective \ˈbē-dē\

bead·i·erbead·i·est

: like a bead especially in being small, round, and shiny <beady eyes>

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