Definition of Johnny

1. 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.

Exact synonyms: Greyback, Johnny Reb, Reb, Rebel
Language type: Colloquialism
Generic synonyms: Confederate Soldier

Definition of Johnny

1. n. A familiar diminutive of John.

Definition of Johnny

1. Proper noun. (diminutive=John male given name). ¹

2. Noun. (slang) A jack (the playing card) ¹

3. Noun. A nickname for Confederate soldiers, used by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War (1861-1865). ¹

4. Noun. (slang) A condom. ¹

5. Noun. (New Zealand pejorative) An inexperienced new worker, usually an immigrant. ¹

6. Noun. A gown with a back opening closed with snaps or ties, worn by hospital patients. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Johnny

1. a sleeveless hospital gown [n -NIES]

Medical Definition of Johnny

1. 1. A familiar diminutive of John. 2. A sculpin. Johny Crapaud, a jocose designation of a Frenchman, or of the French people, collectively. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Johnny

johachidolite
johannes
johanneses
johannite
johannsenite
johillerite
johnbaumite
johnboat
johnboats
johnin
johninnesite
johnnie
johnnies
johnny bag
johnny bags
johnny cake
johnny house
johnnycake
johnnycakes
johnsomervilleite
johnsons
johntomaite
johnwalkite
joie de vivre

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