Meaning & Definition of word "Benjamin"

Benjamin

/ˈbɛn.dʒə.mɪn/

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.

●From Hebrew 'Binyamin', meaning 'son of the right hand'.

benjamins:

Slang for money, especially large amounts.

making benjamins:

Earning a lot of money.

stacking benjamins:

Accumulating wealth.

Benjamin Franklin:

An American polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

Benny:

A diminutive form of Benjamin, often used informally.

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.