Keeno
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkiːnəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Keeno is a noun meaning Alternative form of keno (“gambling game”).
Meaning
Alternative form of keno (“gambling game”).
More Meanings
- (slang, derogatory) A pupil who works hard; a swot.
Example Sentences
I was one of my year's only sad keenos, which resulted in me at perhaps thirteen years old competing in the district sports 1500-metres event[…]
Those in the back row are the rebels, who are hoping to get away with messing around or doing some marking. Those who sit at the front are the keenos who have all the answers.
There was a perception that a pupil could be clever, yet not a 'keeno', so long as one's display of ability was not too overt. Such 'cool' cleverness is an attribute for the astute teacher to foster in boys!
Word Forms
- keenos
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include boff, grinder, keener, wonk, knothead, nerk.
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