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Word

benz

Phoneticsbenz

/ˈbænz/

Definitions

01Mercedes-Benz car

B2

n. a short, informal name for a Mercedes-Benz car.

n. An ellipsis or clipping of the brand name Mercedes-Benz, used to refer to a vehicle produced by that manufacturer.

“He saved up for years to finally buy a vintage Benz.”

“The executive arrived at the gala in a sleek, black Benz, signaling his status to the gathered crowd without saying a word.”

Informal

Synonyms

MercedesMerc

02stimulant drug

C2

n. a slang name for amphetamine, a type of stimulant drug.

n. A slang term for amphetamine, typically used in the context of recreational stimulant use.

“The documentary explored the dangers of using benz and other street drugs.”

“The toxicology report confirmed the presence of benz, suggesting the subject had been using illicit stimulants prior to the incident.”

Slang

Usage

Uncountable in this sense.

Teaching tip

This is highly informal and specific to drug culture; learners should be aware of it but avoid using it in general conversation.

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