A slang term that actually began it's use in the late 60's/early 70's. Popularized by the pop culture of the time. Used to describe something very favorable or pleasing. Great. Very nice.
Cheech: Hey man, look at this car made out of weed! Chong: Oh cool beans, man!
By Reverend Chaos
A synonym mainly used when words like cool, sweet, awesome, splendid, amazing, delightful, hell yeah, etc. get old.
"Hey, dude, I won the lottery." "Cool beans!"
By Rosemary
When something is totally awesome!
Person 1: Hey Genevieve! I made you garlic bread and baked ziti for dinner tonight! Person 2: Wow! Cool beans!!!!
By Nat73MD
Awesome, surprising, funny, out-of-the-blue. Often relating to an act of supreme thoughtfulness or creativity, or to a situation that's just generally groovy.
Sam's internet surprises always make me smile; he really knows what's cool beans around here.
By Robinharryandnotthefalcon
good, cool , the desired outcome
you got the tickets? COOL BEANS!
By juice