词汇 | benny |
释义 | benny and bennie Theme: DRUGS - AMPHETAMINE n. a Benzedrine™ capsule or tablet.You got a benny or two you could spare a poor man?A couple of bennies will chase away the blues. benny noun 1 a Falkland Islander UK, 1982. 2 an amphetamine, especially Benzedrine™ (amphetamine sulphate), a central nervous system stimulant US, 1945. 3 a Benzedrine™ inhaler US, 1970. 4 a Benson & Hedges cigarette UK, 1996. 5 in Vancouver Island, an order of Eggs Benedict CANADA, 2002. 6 an overcoat UK, 1812. 7 a Ben Sherman shirt, a fashion item given iconic status by skinheads UK, 2001. 8 a sports fan who looks back at a basketball game and analyses what might have been. Synonymous with 'Monday Morning Quarterback' except basketball people like to call them 'Bennys''. Probably from the image of men in overcoats US, 1946. 9 a person who looks and talks the part of a surfer but does not actually surf US, 1991.► get a benny onto lose your temper UK, 1997 benniesThe benefits that one receives from their employer, such as health insurance. Can also be spelled "benies." I know it's not my dream job, but this place has some good bennies, so I'm going to stay here for awhile. bennieslang Benzedrine, a type of amphetamine. Can also be spelled "benny." He must be have taken some bennies—why else would he be acting like this? bennyand bennie n. a Benzedrine capsule or tablet. You got a benny or two you could spare a poor man? Aren’t bennies sort of out of style? bennieverbSee benny |
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