Jack benny
jack (benjamin kubelsky) 1894–1974, u.s. comedian.
a male given name, form of benjamin.
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why comedians still think bill cosby is a genius mark whitaker october 4, 2014
after hours with jimmy fallon kevin sessums february 23, 2009
why comedians still think bill cosby is a genius mark whitaker october 4, 2014
noun (pl) -nies
(old-fashioned, slang) an amphetamine tablet, esp benzedrine: a stimulant
noun (pl) -nies
(us, slang) a man’s overcoat
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jack, real name benjamin kubelsky. 1894–1974, us comedian
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