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n. a definition where one describes something using the same word, but in a different context.

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*
Benism by epausti March 15, 2013
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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. 😋
Benism is not a cult.
Benism by Loonar May 5, 2020
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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
benism by Christos360 April 7, 2009
A very stupid act, one lacking in intelligence
Look at that for a Benism!! He just bit his own hand off
Benism by FatKez January 25, 2005
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.
Benism by jiangjiangism March 23, 2025
this is the religion in which you follow all holy overlord Ben Grimes. we do everything in our power to keep our Ben safe.
I follow in the beliefs of benism
Benism by Follower of Ben July 24, 2025

Benis embarkment bills

1. (If Benis is capitalized): A bill one must pay to embark on territory of Benis.
2. (If benis is not capitalized): Penis enlargement pills.
Joe didn't pay his Benis embarkment bills (1), so they made him work at the benis embarkment bill factory (2).
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