Definition of BENNY

benny

Meanings

Plural: bennies

Noun

  • 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.

Origin / Etymology

From ben(zedrine) + -y.

Synonyms

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

Scrabble Score: 10

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

Words With Friends Score: 12

benny is a valid Words With Friends word