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Meaning of drop one's beads | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To reveal one's homosexuality.

slang

Examples

“But they will “drop their beads” (as queens used to say⟳) one by one, until the full necklace lies on the floor. He'll mention⟳ he likes the ballet, you'll tell⟳ him of your interest⟳ in opera.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

drop one's bundle drop one's guard drop one's guts drop out drop round drop science

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