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

Like Johnny Ringo before him, he wants revenge for being born.

From Salon

With the implementation of the guest pass, airports hope to re-create that type of atmosphere and opportunity for commerce, said John E. DiScala, creator of travel tips and deals website Johnny Jet.

From Los Angeles Times

Johnny Jones, secretary-treasurer of the TSA workers’ union, said it adds uncertainty for TSA officers who worked through the shutdown without pay.

From The Wall Street Journal

His contrapuntal beats lend context to tenor saxophonist Billy Pierce’s abstract improvisations; his laid-back rim shots ground pianist Johnny O’Neal’s lyrical lines.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the 1970s, he wrote several episodes of “All in the Family” as well as the Primetime Emmy Awards telecast in 1978 and episodes of “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.”

From Los Angeles Times

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