n. a definition where one describes something using the same word, but in a different context.
From the popular meme "Sage Advice Ben"
From the popular meme "Sage Advice Ben"
Some examples:
"Brilliance is a sign of brilliance"
"Butt-sex is the butt-sex of sex"
A conversation:
Jim: Dude, don't cry!
Dave: I know, I look weak.
Jim: And as we know, weakness is a sign of weakness.
Dave: Such a Benism. *sob*
"Brilliance is a sign of brilliance"
"Butt-sex is the butt-sex of sex"
A conversation:
Jim: Dude, don't cry!
Dave: I know, I look weak.
Jim: And as we know, weakness is a sign of weakness.
Dave: Such a Benism. *sob*
by epausti March 15, 2013
Fastest growing religion of 2020, made on discord. The leader is Benjamin Matthews Walmsley. The religion is pro lgbtq+ and pro choice. It is very easy to become a benist ; you just have to commit a series of arson related crimes over a 4 year time span. 😋
by Loonar May 05, 2020
by FatKez January 25, 2005
To splurt out without thinking or knowing about "Facts" without actually checking that they are correct, whilst being an otherwise intelligent person.
A benism could be:- The USS Nimitz has a one mile long deck...
They did not make colour films in the 50's....
Etc
They did not make colour films in the 50's....
Etc
by Christos360 April 07, 2009
The art of being like some special people, always using factual terms and the scientific name. Also, a person who is extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable about a particular subject, especially one of specialist or niche interest.
Michael is displaying symptoms of Benism, being very factual about everything and always using scientific terms.
by jiangjiangism March 24, 2025