beanf

Definition

A budget-friendly (or budge-forced?) meat substitute made from beans instead of actual beef. Technically vegetarian, arguably delicious, definitely a financial statement.

Example Usage

College students have been eating beanf sandwiches since the dawn of time and ramen.

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