English

Alternative forms

• Johnnie Reb

Proper noun

Johnny Reb

1. (obsolete, informal) A Confederate soldier in the American Civil War.
   • 1959, "Johnny Reb", Johnny Horton

     When Lincoln heard the news about the fall,
     All the folks thought he'd throw a great vict'ry ball,
     But he asked the band to play the song "Dixie"
     For you, Johnny Reb, and all that you believe.

2. (by extension) The Confederacy in general

Synonyms

• (soldier): Rebel, rebel, reb, Reb

See also

• Billy Yank
• Tommy Atkins