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benny

benny

9.9
A small tablet of the drug Benzedrine once used to stay awake
  • noun
  • /ˈbɛni/
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  • Back in the 1950s, students sometimes used bennies to help them study all night.

Examples

  • Some employees appreciate the extra bennies that come with the job, like free lunches.

  • He took a benny to stay awake during the long drive.

  • I took a benny to help me stay awake during the meeting.

  • They say that bennies can improve your focus.

  • After taking a benny, he felt a burst of energy and clarity.

  • In their youth, they often took a benny to stay awake during long study sessions.

  • The party favors included a benny, which surprised everyone for its effects.

Synonyms

bennie
vsbenny
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3 9.9

A small pill that is a strong drug people take to stay awake or feel more energetic, sometimes illegally

includes a non-drug sense meaning a benefit or perk in some regions
Benzedrine
vsbenny
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3 9.2

A strong drug that makes you energetic and was used in the past as medicine for tiredness and depression

is the informal slang for a tablet rather than the formal brand name

Surface Forms

benny singular
bennies plural

Etymology

Benny as a slang for a pill comes from the drug name Benzedrine, with people shortening the long name to a quick nickname. That's why benny was used for tablets that helped people stay awake.