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johnny

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɒni/

Definition of johnny

noun (plural johnnies)

informal
  • 1British 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
  • 2 (also rubber johnny) a condom.
  • 3US a gown fastened at the back, worn by hospital patients.

Origin:

late 17th century (in johnny (sense 1)): pet form of the given name John; johnny (sense 2) dates from the 1960s

johnny in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of johnny in the US English dictionary