johnny

Meaning

  1. (slang) 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. (slang) Synonym of john: a toilet, lavatory, outhouse, or chamber pot.
  5. (slang) A half-glass of whisky.

Frequency

B1
Hyphenated as
john‧ny
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈd͡ʒɑni/
Etymology

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

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