johnny
Meaning
- (slang) 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.
- (slang) Synonym of john: a toilet, lavatory, outhouse, or chamber pot.
- (slang) A half-glass of whisky.
Frequency
Hyphenated as
john‧ny
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈd͡ʒɑni/
Etymology
Alternative letter-case form of Johnny, diminutive of John.
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