Ben Franklin

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Meaning · English

Synonym of Benjamin Franklin

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

OK, Lord I am staying, so please open that umbrella, or better yet rain down some Abraham Lincolns and some Ben Franklins on me. I cannot name any higher denomination of money – never been privileged to see anything over a $100 bill.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Ben Franklin” mean?

Synonym of Benjamin Franklin

Is “Ben Franklin” formal or informal?

Ben Franklin is generally slang.