Word
benz
Phoneticsbenz
/ˈbænz/
Definitions
01Mercedes-Benz car
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
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02stimulant drug
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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