Jack Benny

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Definition

Proper noun * Jack Benny: An American comedian, vaudevillian, radio, television, and film actor. He was renowned for his masterful comedic timing, his distinct, deliberate delivery, and a persona built around self-deprecating humor, particularly the character trait of being a miser.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Jack Benny was a pioneer of the situation comedy format on radio.
    • The skit featured a perfect impression of Jack Benny's famous exasperated "Well!"
    • His comedy style, like that of Jack Benny, relied more on timing than on punchlines.
Advanced Usage
  • The name "Jack Benny" is often used as a cultural reference point for a specific, timeless style of character-based comedy.
    • The actor's deadpan reaction was pure Jack Benny.
Variants and Related Words
  • Benny, Jack (alternative presentation of the name).
  • Jack Benny Program, The (the title of his long-running radio and television show).
Synonyms
  • Comedian
  • Entertainer
  • Humorist
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "Jack Benny pause": Refers to an intentionally long, comedic pause used to build anticipation or highlight a joke, stemming from his signature delivery.
    • After the question, he used a Jack Benny pause before giving the absurd answer.
Noun
  1. United States comedian known for his timeing and delivery and self-effacing humor (1894-1974)

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