Benny

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//ˈbɛni//

A nickname for a man named Benjamin.

proper noun

1
A nickname for a man named Benjamin.

Etymology

Clipping of Benjamin + -y.

proper noun

1
A nickname for a woman named Bernice or Bernadette.

Etymology

Clipping of Bernice or Bernadette.

noun

1
slangA stupid or dull-witted person.
2
slangA temper tantrum.
3
slangA native of the Falkland Islands.

Etymology

From the name of a dull-witted character, Benny Hawkins, in the British soap opera Crossroads. As a nickname for a Falkland Islander, possibly from their preference for woolly hats similar to those worn by the character.

noun

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slangA one-hundred-dollar bill.
Money coming in plenty / Twenties, fifties and Bennies

Etymology

From the name of Benjamin Franklin, whose portrait is on the bill.

noun

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informalSynonym of eggs Benedict.
This special version of eggs Benedict will win the hearts of all the Benny fans out there.
This would definitely be a Becca-approved Benedict, which sings high praise. The girl knows her Bennys.

Etymology

Clipping of eggs Benedict.

proper noun

1
A surname.
2
A community in Sudbury District, Ontario, Canada, named after W. W. Benny.

noun

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slangA beach tourist; especially an irritating or gaudy one from Northern New Jersey, New York, or other states.

Etymology

Uncertain, with myriad competing theories, some quite fanciful. Compare other mainly-Jersey Shore slang shoobie (“awkward beach tourist”).

Forms

plural: Bennys, Bennies

Bennet · A surname transferred from the given name, a less common…Bennett · An English surname originating as a patronymic from a…benny · An amphetamine tablet.

Benny · A nickname for a man named Benjamin.

Benson · An English habitational surname from Old English from a place…bent · Folded or dented out of its usual shape.Bent · A surname

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