Meaning & Definition of word "Benjamin"
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Benjamin
/ˈbɛn.dʒə.mɪn/
noun:
- 1. A colloquial term for a one-hundred-dollar bill, often used in American slang.
- Example: He's saving up his benjamins to buy a new car.
- 2. A term used to refer to a young man who is wealthy or well-off.
- Example: That benjamin always shows up in the most expensive clothes.
- 3. The name of a biblical figure, usually referring to the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel.
- Example: In the book of Genesis, Benjamin is known for being the youngest of Jacob's sons.
- 4. A common first name for males, derived from the biblical character.
- Example: Benjamin was a popular name in our family, passed down through generations.
Etymology
From Hebrew 'Binyamin', meaning 'son of the right hand'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
benjamins:
Slang for money, especially large amounts.
making benjamins:
Earning a lot of money.
stacking benjamins:
Accumulating wealth.
Related Words
Benjamin Franklin:
An American polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
Benny:
A diminutive form of Benjamin, often used informally.
Slang Meanings of benjamin
Meaning: Refers specifically to the hundred-dollar bills.
Example Sentence: He’s got stacks of benjamins in his wallet.
Meaning: Impressive sums of money.
Example Sentence: The deal was worth a few benjamins.