What is Benched?
1.
Removed from a game or removed from play; can be applied to any situation where one is not permitted to participate in an activity.
Derived from the sporting world where players often sit on a bench when not playing. A player can be benched for many reasons including but not limited to: playing or performing poorly or
Coach says I'm benched because I can't catch today.
Man I thought I had a chance with that cute girl over there but she totally benched me.
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2.
equivalent of "served"
You been BENCHED son!
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3.
A person goes behind your legs, on their knees, whilst another person pushes you from the front and you fall back.
"OOH EMILY GOT BENCHED ON CONCRETE!!"
"Holy shit! There's blood!"
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4.
Sitting on a bench in the schoolyard during recess against one's will; punishment imposed by teachers on elementary school children for bad behavior.
Johnny was benched for talking back to Mrs. Beronio.
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