johnson

noun

john·​son ˈjän(t)-sən 

variants often Johnson

informal + impolite

: penis

Examples of johnson in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

MacLeod said many of the complaints his organization hears are like the Johnsons’ and involve third-party utility billing companies hired by landlords. —Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from the surname Johnson

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Biographical Definition

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biographical name (1)

John·​son ˈjän(t)-sən 

Andrew 1808–1875 vice president of the U.S. (1865); 17th president of the U.S. (1865–69)

Johnsonian

jän-ˈsō-nē-ən 

-nyən

adjective

Johnson

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biographical name (2)

Boris 1964–     Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson British prime minister (2019–22)

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biographical name (3)

(Jonathan) Eastman 1824–1906 American painter

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biographical name (4)

James Weldon 1871–1938 American author

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biographical name (5)

Lyndon Baines 1908–1973 American politician; vice president of the U.S. (1961–63); 36th president of the U.S. (1963–69)

Johnsonian

jän-ˈsō-nē-ən 

-nyən

adjective

Johnson

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biographical name (6)

Magic 1959–     Earvin Johnson American basketball player

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biographical name (7)

Philip Cortelyou 1906–2005 American architect

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biographical name (8)

Richard Mentor 1780–1850 vice president of the U.S. (1837–41)

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biographical name (9)

Samuel 1709–1784 Dr. Johnson English lexicographer and author

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biographical name (10)

Sir William 1715–1774 British administrator in America