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Webster 1913 Edition


Johnny

John′ny

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Johnnies
.
1.
A familiar diminutive of
John
.
2.
(Zool.)
A sculpin.
[Local cant]
Johny Crapaud
,
a jocose designation of a Frenchman, or of the French people, collectively.

Definition 2024


Johnny

Johnny

See also: johnny

English

Proper noun

Johnny

  1. A diminutive of the male given name John.

Derived terms

Translations

Noun

Johnny (plural Johnnys)

  1. (slang) A jack (the playing card)
  2. (informal) A Confederate soldier; nickname used by the Union soldiers in the American Civil War (1861-1865).

References


Danish

Proper noun

Johnny

  1. A male given name of English origin.

Norwegian

Alternative forms

Proper noun

Johnny

  1. A male given name of English origin.

Swedish

Alternative forms

Proper noun

Johnny

  1. A male given name borrowed from English.

johnny

johnny

See also: Johnny

English

Noun

johnny (plural johnnies)

  1. (slang) A condom.
  2. (New Zealand, pejorative) An inexperienced new worker, usually an immigrant.
    • 1913, Katherine Mansfield, "Millie":
      Willie Cox said they found him in the barn, shot bang through the head, and the young English johnny who'd been on the station learning farming - disappeared.
  3. A hospital gown: a gown with a back opening closed with snaps or ties, worn by hospital patients.
  4. (US, slang, dated) Synonym of john: a toilet, lavatory, outhouse, or chamber pot.

Synonyms

  • (condom): See Wikisaurus:condom
  • (place or device for urination and defecation): See Wikisaurus:toilet, Wikisaurus:bathroom, and Wikisaurus:chamber pot