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.