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Bean flicker
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a lesbian
Offensive
Slang
Vulgar
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
bean flickers
What is the origin of the term "bean flicker" and how is it used?
Bean flicker is a slang term that appeared in mid-20th-century English as a crude label for a lesbian. The term comes from the literal imagery of "flicking beans," used metaphorically to refer to performing oral sex on a woman. Historically, it was derogatory and vulgar, intended to mock or demean women for their sexuality. Today it remains highly offensive, and its use is generally limited to sexualized, informal, or historical contexts rather than polite or neutral conversation.
Examples
The bullies called her a bean flicker when she came out in high school.



























