Bennifer

Bennifer

English

Etymology

Blend of Ben +‎ Jennifer.

Proper noun

Bennifer

1. (slang) The couple consisting of celebrities Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, together from 2002 to 2004.
   • 2003, Gary Susman, "Jenny From the Block", Entertainment Weekly, 28 October 2003:

     Although her Gigli costar stood off to the side and said nothing, Bennifer observers noted that Lopez was once again wearing the $1.2 million pink diamond engagement ring Affleck gave her.

   • 2004, Beth Jones, "'Jersey Girl' is so lame, you even miss J.Lo", Roanoke Times, 27 March 2004:

     Ben Affleck […] plays Ollie Trinkle. His wife is played by Jennifer Lopez, whose bit part was made even smaller when Smith scrapped a wedding scene with the couple after Bennifer became no more.

   • 2005, Amy Cooper, "Love in a goldfish bowl", Sydney Morning Herald, 5 December 2005:

     The public couldn't get enough of Bennifer - possible wedding dates, the Harry Winston engagement rock, various tiffs and reunions.

   • For more examples of usage of this term, see Citations:Bennifer.