Johnny

or John·nie

[ jon-ee ]
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noun,plural John·nies for 1-3.
  1. (sometimes lowercase) a familiar term of address for a man or boy.

  2. (sometimes lowercase)Slang. a short, collarless gown that is fastened in back and is worn by hospital patients, persons being examined in a doctor's office, etc.

  1. (lowercase)Slang. toilet; bathroom.

  2. a male given name, form of John.

Origin of Johnny

1
First recorded in 1665–75; John + -y2

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British Dictionary definitions for johnny

johnny

/ (ˈdʒɒnɪ) /


nounplural -nies British
  1. (often capital) informal a man or boy; chap

  2. a slang word for condom

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