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

The menu is written on a chalk board and offers classics like hearty homemade chili, fresh buttermilk biscuits, or a smoked salmon benny. 

From Forbes

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

From Project Gutenberg

"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 Project Gutenberg

The uniform he wore under the benny was olive-drab with bars on his shoulder.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• stimulant