johnny

noun

john·​ny ˈjä-nē How to pronounce johnny (audio)
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

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The Johnnies have two more roster spots available, so Pitino is still looking to add. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026 Can Rick Pitino and the Johnnies keep their magic going against top seed Duke? — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026 This year, the Johnnies go again but must travel to San Diego to face Northern Iowa in the first round. — Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026 Money, however, doesn’t seem to be the top priority in this trilingual household, where the parents sometimes talk to each other in English and in their native tongues to Johnny. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for johnny

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Etymology

from the name Johnny

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of johnny was in 1648

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johnny

noun
john·​ny
variants also johnnie
ˈjän-ē How to pronounce johnny (audio)
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
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