Johnny

Or John·nie

[jon-ee]

noun

plural

Johnnies 

1. (sometimes lowercase),  a familiar term of address for a man or boy.

2. (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.

3. (lowercase),  toilet; bathroom.

4. a male given name, form of John.

johnny

/ ˈdʒɒnɪ /

noun

1. informal,  (often capital) a man or boy; chap

2. a slang word for condom

Word History and Origins

Origin of Johnny¹

First recorded in 1665–75; John + -y ²

Example Sentences

Guests looked around in curiosity as stylist and author Jasmine Benjamin and Pechuga Vintage founder Johnny Valencia took the stage and announced a surprise fashion show.

From Los Angeles Times

Johnny: Same old Celtic and same old European campaign.

From BBC

The rival “Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” regularly pulled in 11 million viewers.

From Salon

This month’s category is cyberpunk, or “the internet is scary,” he says of the lineup, which includes “The Net,” “Fear Dot Com” and “Johnny Mnemonic.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Muzungus don't treat us Kenyan women well," adds Friend B. "Johnnies, especially, mistreat us. They disrespect us."

From BBC

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