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

He tailed the lad in the fur benny from the drug-store and came here.

From Whispering Wires by Leverage, Henry

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

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

From Whispering Wires by Leverage, Henry

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

From Whispering Wires by Leverage, Henry

Related Words

• stimulant