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le dollar bean

Algospeak for "lesbian." Read aloud as "lez-bean" via the dollar sign standing in for "S." Used to evade TikTok's perceived censorship of LGBTQ content.

lə ˈdɒl.ər biːnCoined ~20222020sGen Alpha146 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 26, 2026

Algospeak for "lesbian." Read aloud as "lez-bean" via the dollar sign standing in for "S." Used to evade TikTok's perceived censorship of LGBTQ content.

"She's a le dollar bean and proud."
Origin: TikTok phenomenon from 2022; spread through queer creator community as a workaround for moderation.
For parents

"le dollar bean" means: Algospeak for "lesbian." Read aloud as "lez-bean" via the dollar sign standing in for "S." Used to evade TikTok's perceived censorship of LG.... This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

"le dollar bean" means: Algospeak for "lesbian." Read aloud as "lez-bean" via the dollar sign standing in for "S." Used to evade TikTok's perceived censorship of LG.... Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.

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"le dollar bean" means: Algospeak for "lesbian." Read aloud as "lez-bean" via the dollar sign standing in for "S." Used to evade TikTok's perceived censorship of LG.... This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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