benny

/ˈbɛni/

Definitions

1. noun

A colloquial or affectionate term for someone named Benjamin, especially a male.

“He’s such a sweet benny, always lending me money.”

2. noun

A benny in poker is a situation where a player wins a pot on the first round of betting, without any other player calling.

“I got a benny in the last poker game, it was a lucky hand.”

3. noun

A benny is also a colloquial term for a bonus or extra payment.

“The company gave us a benny for working on the weekend.”

4. verb

To benny something means to add a bonus or extra payment to it.

“The store bennied our order with free shipping.”

Synonyms

  • bonus
  • tip

Antonyms

  • fine
  • penalty