beat Banaghan verb1 •(Ireland) To tell wonderful stories, or something which is amazing and remarkable."'Jack Palmer, as I'm a sinner,' cried Titus. 'Why this beats Banaghan. Arrah ! Jack, honey, what does this mean ? Is it yourself I see in such company?'" — 1837 formsbeaten Banaghan · beating Banaghan · beats Banaghan