Etymology

benz

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Today it means: The drug amphetamine, used recreationally for its stimulant effects. Full definition →

German Benz
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benz · noun1

Clipping of benzedrine, originally a brand name for amphetamine. Possibly influenced by Benz (short for Mercedes-Benz), alluding to its high speed.

benz · noun2

Clipping of benners, an alteration of tenners, plural of tenner (“a £10 banknote”).

Benz · proper noun, noun3

  1. German · borrowed fromBenz
  2. German · borrowed fromBenz
  3. English todayBenz

Borrowed from German Benz.

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