benny · noun, verb1
From ben(zedrine) + -y.
benny · noun2
From Benny.
benny · noun3
Abbreviation of benefit.
benny · noun4
Unknown or disputed. Attested from the late 19th century. Possibly from benjamin, slang from the early 19th century for a type of greatcoat. Possibly in reference to Uncle Benny or Uncle Ben (“a pawnbroker”), who might accept coats during the warm summer months, though the latter slang term does not appear to be attested before 1920.
benny · noun5
Clipping of eggs Benedict.
Benny · proper noun6
Benny · proper noun7
Clipping of Bernice or Bernadette.
Benny · noun8
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.
Benny · noun9
From the name of Benjamin Franklin, whose portrait is on the bill.
Benny · noun10
Clipping of eggs Benedict.
Benny · noun11
Uncertain, with myriad competing theories, some quite fanciful. Compare other mainly-Jersey Shore slang shoobie (“awkward beach tourist”).
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