Johnny in English dictionary

  • johnny

    Meanings and definitions of "Johnny"

    • (slang) A condom.
    • (New Zealand, pejorative) An inexperienced new worker, usually an immigrant.
    • A gown with a back opening closed with snaps or ties, worn by hospital patients.
    • noun
      (slang)
      A condom.
    • noun
      (New Zealand, pejorative)
      An inexperienced new worker, usually an immigrant.
    • noun
      A hospital gown: a gown with a back opening closed with snaps or ties, worn by hospital patients.
    • noun
      (US, slang, dated)
      Synonym of [i]john[/i]: a toilet, lavatory, outhouse, or chamber pot.

    Synonyms of "Johnny" in English dictionary

    Johnny Reb, greyback, Reb are the top synonyms of "Johnny" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of Johnny

    • johnny ( plural  johnnies)
    • johnny (plural johnnies)
  • Johnny

    Meanings and definitions of "Johnny"

    • A diminutive of the male given name John.
    • (slang) A jack (the playing card)
    • A nickname for Confederate soldiers, used by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War (1861-1865).
    • noun
      (slang)
      A jack (the playing card)
    • noun
      (informal)
      A Confederate soldier; nickname used by the Union soldiers in the American Civil War (1861-1865).
    • proper
      A diminutive of the male given name John.
    • noun
      `Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

    Synonyms of "Johnny" in English dictionary

    jack, Rebel, Reb are the top synonyms of "Johnny" in the English thesaurus.

    • jack
    • Rebel · Reb · Johnny Reb · greyback

      `Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

    Grammar and declension of Johnny

    • Johnny ( plural  Johnnys)
    • Johnny (plural Johnnys)

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