Meaning of Jelly Bean: A playful and affectionate nickname for someone who acts tough but is quite soft at heart.
Literal Meaning of Jelly Bean: Refers to the sweet candy, symbolizing a tough exterior with a soft and sweet interior.
Popularity: Moderate
Origin: English
Example:
Sophia: Have you seen how tough Alex tries to act?
Jake: Yeah, that’s why we call him Jelly Bean.
Sophia: Deep down, he’s really just a softie.
Related Nicknames: Tough, Soft-hearted, Sweet