Benjamins (noun / US Slang)
(Also heard as: Benjis, Bens, Stacking Benjamins)
Definition:
Benjamins are $100 bills, named after Benjamin Franklin, whose face is on them. It also means money in general.
Where Benjamins Comes From:
The nickname comes straight from the portrait of Benjamin Franklin on the US $100 note. It spread through hip-hop lyrics.
How People Actually Use Benjamins:
Used for big money: “it’s all about the Benjamins”. It can be bragging.
Is Benjamins Rude?
Not rude.
Examples in the Wild:
- “It’s all about the Benjamins.”Meaning: It is all about the money.
- “He pulled out a stack of Benjamins.”Meaning: He took out lots of $100 bills.
- “That watch cost a few Benjamins.”Meaning: That watch cost a few hundred dollars.
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