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

Baye had Smet with rock artist Johnny Hallyday, nicknamed the French Elvis, with whom she had had a five-year relationship.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

A band rolled through with a fascism-themed parody of Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

"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 • Mar. 21, 2026

"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 • Mar. 21, 2026

Old Johnny Mercer would soon take all the wilting flowers away, but he would leave the lavender.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles

Related Words

• contraceptive