Definition of BENNY

benny

Plural: bennies

Noun

  • An amphetamine tablet, used as a stimulant.
  • East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil
  • United States comedian known for his timeing and delivery and self-effacing humor (1894-1974)
  • An amphetamine tablet.
  • Alternative letter-case form of Benny (“tantrum”).
  • Alternative letter-case form of Benny (“one-hundred-dollar bill”).
  • A benefit.
  • An overcoat.
  • A straw hat.
  • Synonym of eggs Benedict.

Verb

  • To take amphetamines.

Examples

  • He played with the speed of someone on a benny, making his moves in seconds.

Origin / Etymology

From ben(zedrine) + -y.

Synonyms

Benjamin Kubelsky, benne, benni, Jack Benny, sesame, Sesamum indicum, bean, eggs Benedict

Scrabble Score: 10

benny: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
benny: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
benny: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

benny: valid Words With Friends Word