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johnny Meaning & Definition

/ˈd͡ʒɒn.i/

What Does Johnny Mean?

As a noun, johnny means A condom. It is also used to mean An inexperienced new worker, usually an immigrant.

Word Facts for Johnny

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈd͡ʒɒn.i/
Syllables2
Synonymsrebel, grayback and johnny reb
Pluraljohnnies

Johnny Definition (Noun)

  1. A condom.
  2. An inexperienced new worker, usually an immigrant.
  3. A hospital gown: a gown with a back opening closed with snaps or ties, worn by hospital patients.
  4. Synonym of john: a toilet, lavatory, outhouse, or chamber pot.
  5. A half-glass of whisky.

Noun

  1. A prostitute's client.
  2. A device or place to urinate and defecate: now usually a toilet or lavatory, but also a chamber pot or outhouse.
  3. A Western man traveling in East Asia.
  4. A male mule.

Synonyms of Johnny

Johnny synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

johnny (plural johnnies)

Words That Rhyme With Johnny

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Origin of Johnny

Alternative letter-case form of Johnny, diminutive of John.

Pronouncing Johnny

You say johnny as /ˈd͡ʒɒn.i/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (d͡ʒɒn).

Frequently Asked Questions About Johnny

What part of speech is johnny?

Johnny is a noun.

What is another word for johnny?

Close synonyms of johnny are rebel, grayback and johnny reb. See the full list of johnny synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of johnny?

The plural of johnny is johnnies.

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