John, Saint
John, Saint

johnny


Definition: Meaning of, johnny in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈdʒɒni /

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johnny johnnies
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  1. British English informal a CONDOM
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  2. old-fashioned a man
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Johnny


Definition: Meaning of, Johnny in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈʤɒni /

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  1. 'Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; 'greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
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    Rebel, Reb, Johnny Reb, greyback, grayback
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Johnny used in phrases

  • Appleseed, Johnny
    1. the NICKNAME of John Chapman (1774-1845), who walked around the eastern US planting apple trees and encouraging other people to plant them
  • Gentleman Johnny (noun)
    1. 1722-1792 british general in the American Revolution who captured Fort Ticonderoga but lost the battle of Saratoga in 1777
  • Johnny Appleseed (noun)
    1. 1774-1845 united States pioneer who planted apple trees as he travelled
  • Johnny Cash (noun)
    1. 1932-2003 united States country music singer and songwriter
  • Johnny Reb (noun)
    1. 'Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; 'greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
  • Johnny-jump-up (noun)
    1. a common and long cultivated European herb from which most common garden pansies are derived
    2. common violet of the eastern United States with large pale blue or purple flowers resembling pansies
  • Unitas, Johnny
    1. (1933-2002) a US football player who was a famous QUARTERBACK for the Baltimore Colts team from 1956 to 1972. He was called "the Golden Arm" because the passes he threw often became TOUCHDOWN s (= actions that win points) .
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