johnny

noun

john·​ny ˈjä-nē 

plural johnnies

1

often Johnny : 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

Word History

Etymology

from the name Johnny

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for johnny

• bonnie
• bonny
• brawny
• connie
• johnnie
• mani
• rani
• scrawny
• tawny
• afghani
• fulani
• romani

Medical Definition

johnny

noun

john·​ny

variants also johnnie

ˈjän-ē 

or johnny gown

plural johnnies also johnny gowns

: a loose robe that is usually open in the back and is worn by patients in a medical facility (such as a hospital) : hospital gown