benny

n. a slang name for an amphetamine pill, used to feel more awake or energetic.

n. a tablet of amphetamine, specifically Benzedrine. Usually plural in common usage.

“He stayed up all night studying, fueled by coffee and a couple of bennies.”

“The protagonist's descent into addiction began with a casual reliance on bennies to manage his grueling night shifts at the factory.”

Slang

n. a slang name for a one-hundred-dollar bill in the United States.

n. a one-hundred-dollar bill, named after Benjamin Franklin whose portrait appears on the note.

“He pulled a couple of bennies out of his wallet to pay for the dinner.”

“The dealer fanned out a stack of crisp bennies, signaling that the transaction was ready to proceed.”

American English · Slang

n. a sudden period of extreme anger or acting like a child.

n. a temper tantrum or a fit of irrational anger.

“The boss had a total benny when he saw the sales figures.”

“The toddler threw a massive benny in the middle of the supermarket because his mother refused to buy the sugary cereal.”

British English · Slang

n. a rude name for a tourist who visits the beaches in New Jersey.

n. a pejorative term for a day-tripper or tourist visiting the Jersey Shore, typically from North Jersey or New York.

“The locals stayed away from the boardwalk to avoid the crowds of bennies.”

“Every summer, the quiet coastal town is overrun by bennies who leave trash on the sand and clog the local roads.”

American English · Dialect · Slang

n. a short way of saying 'eggs Benedict'.

n. an informal shortening of the dish eggs Benedict.

“I think I'll order the salmon benny for brunch today.”

“The café specializes in various twists on the classic benny, including versions with avocado and spicy chorizo.”

Informal

v. to take amphetamine pills.

v. to consume amphetamines, derived from the noun sense.

“The musicians were bennying through the entire tour to keep up their energy.”

“He was accused of bennying during the exam period to maintain an unnatural level of focus.”

Slang