Johnny

American  

[jon-ee] / ˈdʒɒn i /

Or Johnnie

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.

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johnny British  

/ ˈdʒɒnɪ /

noun

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

2. a slang word for condom

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Etymology

Origin of Johnny

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

Example Sentences

Johnny Crocker, Franklin County’s sheriff, is among opponents who say the prison is an example of government intrusion and waste.

From The Wall Street Journal

Examples include “I am wealthy,” “manifesting” and “Johnny Cash,” though he wasn’t known for either his financial expertise or his affinity to disco.

From The Wall Street Journal

Let the record show Pitino has recorded zero points and zero rebounds for the Johnnies.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Numerous employees have reported to me that their bank accounts are at zero or negative," Johnny Jones, a Dallas-based official in the government workers' union AFGE, told USA Today.

From BBC

"Numerous employees have reported to me that their bank accounts are at zero or negative," Johnny Jones, a Dallas-based official in the government workers' union AFGE, told USA Today.

From Barron's

Related Words

• contraceptive