benjamin
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Meaning · English
A kind of upper coat for men.
Register: dated, slang
Examples
something which is not long enough to constitute a benjamin, and too long for a dress coat or spencer
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 “benjamin” mean?
A kind of upper coat for men.
Is “benjamin” formal or informal?
benjamin is generally dated, slang.