A truly multi-purpose and versatile word. Can be a verb, noun, adjective - or even just a random word/thingpeople say by itself!
Not only that but whether it means something positive or negative, or what it actually refers to is also completely up to you (and up to the interpretation of the person you're talking to).
The metaphysics of a bengus (noun) is especially interesting. For example, when a bengus (noun )breaks, does the bengus cease to exist or does it form two separate entities known as bengi?
Person 1: Bru that interaction with a fellow human being went pretty bengus I can't lie.
Person 2: Deep. I broke my bengus though.
Person 3: Woa, did it turn into multiple bengi or simply cease to exist? Anyways I fully bengused my chemistry test.
Person 4: b e n g u s
Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.