(sometimes lowercase) a familiar term of address for a man or boy.
(sometimes lowercase) a short, collarless gown that is fastened in back and is worn by hospital patients, persons being examined in a doctor's office, etc.
(lowercase) toilet; bathroom.
a male given name, form of John.
informal (often capital) a man or boy; chap
a slang word for condom
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"We need to deploy equipment and qualified, specialist medical staff as quickly as possible," Lieutenant General Johnny Luboya Nkashama told AFP on Friday, "to spare this province from disaster".
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
In the runoff for the Democratic nomination in the 35th House district, which stretches southeast from the outskirts of San Antonio, sheriff's deputy Johnny Garcia defeated sex-therapist Maureen Galindo.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
That proves infeasible when he realizes, amid heavy snowfall, that the first stretch, Massachusetts’ 34-mile Johnny Appleseed Trail, is not a forest path but a paved highway unsuitable for pedestrians.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Lifelong Angels fan Johnny Gonzalez has reached his boiling point as the team sits at the bottom of the standings, but he’s not giving up.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
A few weeks later, in Miami, Robert Maheu entered Handsome Johnny Rosselli’s hotel room with a briefcase in his hand.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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