benny


Definition: Meaning of, benny in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈbɛni /

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American English ; sesame elsewhere
  1. east Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil
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Benny


Definition: Meaning of, Benny in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈbɛni /

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  1. 1894-1974 united States comedian known for his timing and delivery and self-effacing humor
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Benny used in phrases

  • Benny Goodman (noun)
    1. 1909-1986 including black as well as white musicians united States clarinettist who in 1934 formed a big band and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing
  • Benny Hill (noun)
    1. 1925-1992 risqué English comedian
  • Benny, Jack
    1. (1894-1974) a US COMEDIAN who had a very popular radio programme and later a popular television programme, called The Jack Benny Show . He is famous for pretending to always be 39, for playing the VIOLIN badly, and for making jokes about how much he dislikes spending money.
  • Goodman, Benny
    1. (1909-86) a US JAZZ musician and band leader who played the CLARINET, and who helped to make BIG BAND music popular in the 1930s. He was known as 'The King of Swing'.
  • Jack Benny (noun)
    1. 1894-1974 united States comedian known for his timing and delivery and self-effacing humour
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