benny

¹

[ ben-ee ]

noun

, Slang.

, plural ben·nies.

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. slang.
   a man's overcoat

Benny

²

/ ˈbɛnɪ /

noun

1. BennyJack18941974MUSTHEATRE: comedian Jack , real name Benjamin Kubelsky . 1894–1974, US comedian

benny

³

/ ˈbɛnɪ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of benny¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of benny¹

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

Origin of benny²

C20: shortened from Benzedrine

Example Sentences

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

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

From BBC

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