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johnny

noun
john·​ny | \ ˈjä-nÄ“ How to pronounce johnny (audio) \
plural johnnies

Definition of johnny

1 often capitalized : fellow, guy
2 : a short-sleeved collarless gown that is open in the back and is worn by persons (such as hospital patients) undergoing medical examination or treatment

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 Rhode Islanders and their neighbors in Southeastern Massachusetts claim the johnny cake as its own superior version of the common wheat pancake. — Loren King, BostonGlobe.com, "At Gray’s Grist Mill, they’re feeding tradition," 10 July 2019 Italian footballer Davide Lovinella has switched his Jomas for johnnies in a rather unexpected career change. — SI.com, "Italian Football Star Davide Lovinella Makes Shock Career Change Into Adult Movies," 2 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of johnny

1673, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for johnny

from the name Johnny

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johnny

noun
How to pronounce johnny (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of johnny

US : a loose piece of clothing that is open at the back and that is worn by someone (such as a hospital patient) who is being examined, treated, etc., by a doctor

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johnny

noun
john·​ny
variants: also johnnie \ ˈjän-​Ä“ How to pronounce johnnie (audio) \
plural johnnies

Medical Definition of johnny

: a short-sleeved collarless gown with an opening in the back for wear by persons (as hospital patients) undergoing medical examination or treatment

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