benny
1 Americannoun
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of benny
1950–55, by alteration and shortening of Benzedrine; -y 2
Example Sentences
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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
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.
He tailed the lad in the fur benny from the drug-store and came here.
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
While she’s trying, a taxi rushes up and out jumps a lad in a long benny.
From Whispering Wires by Leverage, Henry
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