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BENNY, n. A fit of rage.Edb. 1986:
Mrs Macpherson took a benny at us the day.Gsw. 1990:
He near took a benny.Edb. 1990:
You'll take a benny when you see the state of my bedroom.Gsw. 1990 John and Willy Maley From the Calton to Catalonia 5:
Took a Benny wae the guy.
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