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Benjamin button Meaning in English

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ˈbɛndʒəmən/ /ˈbətən
BEN-juh-min BUH-tuhn
bˈɛndʒəmɪn/ /bˈʌtən
BEN-juh-min BUT-uhn

Definition

'Benjamin Button' refers to someone who appears to get younger as they get older, inspired by the character from the movie and story 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.' It's often used humorously for people who look younger than their age.

Usage & Nuances

Used informally and humorously, often as a nickname or compliment. Usually applied to adults who appear much younger than their actual age. Not used seriously—it's a reference to fiction.

Example Sentences

Everyone says my uncle is a Benjamin Button because he never seems to age.

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My friend jokes that she is a Benjamin Button because she looks younger every year.

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He called the actress a Benjamin Button after seeing how young she looked.

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Am I turning into a Benjamin Button if I still get asked for ID at my age?

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Wow, you’re such a Benjamin Button—you literally look the same as you did in college!

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The internet loves to call celebrities Benjamin Buttons when they don’t seem to age.

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