"Bennifer" meaning in English

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Proper name

Audio: En-au-Bennifer.ogg [Australia]
Etymology: Blend of Ben + Jennifer. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Ben|Jennifer}} Blend of Ben + Jennifer Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Bennifer
  1. (slang) The couple consisting of celebrities Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, together from 2002 to 2004 and again from 2021 to present. Wikipedia link: Ben Affleck Tags: slang Categories (topical): Couple nicknames

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