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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.

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

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