Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
benjamins
noun
/ˈbɛn.dʒə.mɪnz/
Definition
A slang term for one hundred dollar bills, named after Benjamin Franklin, whose portrait appears on the bill.
Examples
- He made a lot of benjamins last year through his investments.
- I need to save some benjamins for my trip next month.
- They were throwing around benjamins at the party, celebrating their success.
Meaning
In informal contexts, ‘benjamins’ refers to money or cash in large amounts.
Synonyms
- dollars
- cash
- greenbacks
- bucks
