Supporting the communication, language, and literacy development of children with complex communication needs: State of the science and future research priorities J Light, D McNaughton Assistive Technology 24 (1), 34-44, 2012
Cool beans is a curious phrase that uses nonsense to bring humor into a joyful exclamation. It originated in American pop culture during the late 1960s. Slang of this time is known to center around illogical phrasings of words, and cool beans is among the most durable lengthy late 60's era terms. It is used when referring to something with a positive connotation, for example, That party was cool beans..
cool beans. 1  A humorous and lighthearted nonsense phrase indicating approval or mild excitement: okay, sure. 2  A phrase meaning âgreatâ or âthat's remarkableâ: wow. 1985, Marlene Fanta Shyer, Grandpa Ritz and the Luscious Lovelies, New York, N.Y.: Scribner, ISBN 978-0-684-18408-1, page 30: âItâs cool beans!â Thatâs what Betsy always says when she thinks something is fantastic, and I couldnât help wondering what sheâd say if she could see me now.