benny

¹ American  

[ben-ee] / ˈbɛn i /

noun

Slang.

plural

bennies

1. Benzedrine, especially in tablet form.

2. any amphetamine tablet.

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Benny ² American  

[ben-ee] / ˈbɛn i /

noun

1. Jack Benjamin Kubelsky, 1894–1974, U.S. comedian.

2. a first name, form of Benjamin.

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Benny ¹ British  

/ ˈbɛnɪ /

noun

1. Jack , real name Benjamin Kubelsky . 1894–1974, US comedian

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benny ² British  

/ ˈbɛnɪ /

noun

1. old-fashioned an amphetamine tablet, esp benzedrine: a stimulant

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benny ³ British  

/ ˈbɛnɪ /

noun

1. slang a man's overcoat

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Etymology

Origin of benny

1950–55, by alteration and shortening of Benzedrine; -y ²

Example Sentences

There’s a place called Sweet Butter down on Ventura Boulevard, and they do a real nice eggs benny.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2025

"I can get along without the benny," reflected the Kid, "because I'm naturally warm-blooded, but take away my old white kettle and I'm a soldier gone to war without his gun."

From Old Man Curry Race Track Stories by Van Loan, Charles E. (Charles Emmett)

O’Toole falls in behind the lad in the fur benny as he passes him, with collar turned up and leggins working at a double-time through the snow.”

From Whispering Wires by Leverage, Henry

Say, near as I kin tell by feelin' it, dat ain't such a bum benny you're sportin'.

From The Life of the Party by Preston, James M.

While she’s trying, a taxi rushes up and out jumps a lad in a long benny.

From Whispering Wires by Leverage, Henry

Related Words

• stimulant