A colloquial term for a banschik-the attendant or sauna master in a Russian or Eastern European banya (steam bath). A banya boy is responsible for maintaining the steam room, preparing bath brooms (venik), and leading traditional rituals such as steam sessions and venik massages for guests.
He worked as a banya boy in a famousRussian spa, giving guests venik massages in the steam baths and leading sauna ceremonies.
Riding someone's coattails to success. Originated in the stand-up comedy world of "Seinfeld," where the annoying Kenny Banya often found success performing after Jerry.
I've been getting that girldrunk all night. That guy's totally pulling a Banya!
Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.