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johnny

3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. johnny (noun)
  2. Johnny-come-lately (noun)
  3. stage-door johnny (noun)

john·ny

noun \ˈjä-nē\
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 (as hospital patients) undergoing medical examination or treatment
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Origin of JOHNNY

from the name Johnny
First Known Use: 1673

Rhymes with JOHNNY

ani, bonny, tawny

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