benny

¹

[ben-ee]

noun

Slang.

plural

bennies 

1. Benzedrine, especially in tablet form.

2. any amphetamine tablet.

Benny

²

[ben-ee]

noun

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

2. a first name, form of Benjamin.

Benny

¹

/ ˈbɛnɪ /

noun

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

benny

²

/ ˈbɛnɪ /

noun

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

benny

³

/ ˈbɛnɪ /

noun

1. slang,  a man's overcoat

Word History and Origins

Origin of benny¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of benny¹

C20: shortened from _Benzedrine

Origin of benny²

C19: from Benjamin , perhaps from a tailor's name

Example Sentences

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

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

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A "benny", is derogatory name derived from an acronym of some of the places the tourists come from: Bayonne, Elizabeth, Newark and New York.

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

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"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."

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Related Words

• stimulant