benny

Examples

• All

• Yeah, I've got a benny bust.

  Unlawful Entry (1992)

• Winning the lottery was a huge benny for her financial situation.

• Getting promoted at work felt like a significant benny after all her hard work.

• Finding a $20 bill on the sidewalk was a nice little benny during my day.

Synonyms

G

good luck

vsbenny

547 1.0

A fortunate event that happens by chance

is an informal label for a benefit or bonus rather than general favor

G

good fortune

vsbenny

66 2.5

A lucky event or success that happens by chance

is an informal word for a benefit or bonus rather than formal general success

L

lucky break

vsbenny

• Informal

13 3.2

A sudden chance that helps you succeed

is used informally to mean a benefit or bonus rather than a single opportunity

D

dumb luck

vsbenny

• Informal

8 3.9

Good luck that happens by chance, not because you worked for it

is an informal term used for a benefit or bonus rather than just chance success

S

stroke of luck

vsbenny

8 3.2

A sudden lucky event that brings good results

is used informally to mean a benefit or bonus

J

jammy stroke of luck

vsbenny

• Slang

9.5

An unexpected good thing that happens by chance

is a general informal term for a benefit or bonus

H

happy chance

vsbenny

3.9

A lucky unexpected event that brings something good

is used informally to mean a benefit or bonus rather than an accident

D

devil's luck

vsbenny

• Informal

7.5

Very good luck that happens by chance and seems undeserved

is an informal term for a benefit or bonus, not necessarily extreme or improbable

How Beneficial

windfall

35 5.1

boon

38 4.4

benefit

∞ 1.0

benny

• Informal

1 9.5

bonus

310 2.2

perk

113 3.5

Surface Forms

Etymology