Garbanzo Bean

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The internet slang termGarbanzo Bean” is used to refer to a person who exhibits awkward or socially awkward behavior. This term is derived from the similarity between the legumegarbanzo bean” and the wordgoofball,” suggesting someone who is a bit silly or clumsy in their actions or interactions.

Examples:

1. My best friend is a total garbanzo bean. Whenever we go out in public, she ends up tripping over her own feet or saying something embarrassing.

2. During the party, Jake kept making awkward jokes and spilling his drink on people. He was being such a garbanzo bean!

Synonyms:
chickpea, ceci
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