noun
General Slang
benny
BEN-ee · noun · slang
A non-local, especially a clueless out-of-town beachgoer.
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A term for people who are non-locals in a particular surf area, often tourists who do not know local etiquette.
“The car park was full of bennies who'd never seen a rip current before.”
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benny In A Sentence
The car park was full of bennies who'd never seen a rip current before.
Origin & Usage
Regional US beach slang (notably the Jersey Shore); one theory ties it to trains from Bergen/Newark/New York.
Variants
bennie
People Also Ask
What is a benny?
It's regional beach slang for a non-local, often an out-of-town tourist who doesn't know local surf etiquette.
Where does the term benny come from?
It's regional US slang, notably from the Jersey Shore. One theory ties it to trains arriving from Bergen, Newark and New York, though this is unconfirmed.
Is benny an insult?
It's mildly derogatory, used by locals to label outsiders and tourists, but it's more territorial ribbing than a strong slur.
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