Definition of JOHNNY

johnny

Meanings

Plural: johnnies

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

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

and Thesaurus:chamber pot, bathroom, condom, greyback, john, Johnny Reb, Reb, Rebel, toilet

Scrabble Score: 19

johnny is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
johnny is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
johnny is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

johnny is a valid Words With Friends word