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johnny

Syllabification: (john·ny)

Pronunciation: /ˈjänē/

Definition of johnny

noun (plural johnnies)

informal

1US a short gown fastened in the back, worn by hospital patients.

2British used as a name for an unknown man, often suggesting that he is unimportant or insignificant:the security johnny insists that you sign the visitors' book