Synonyms for johnny

Grammar : Noun

Spell : jon-ee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒɒn i

Top 10 synonyms for johnny

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Définition of johnny

Origin : pet form of masc. proper name John (see -y (3)). Used as a contemptuous or humorous designation for some class or group of men from 1670s (e.g. the typical name in the North and the Northern armies for a Confederate soldier during the American Civil War). In the Mediterranean, it was a typical name for an Englishman by c.1800; in the Crimean War, it became the typical name among the English for "a Turk," later extended to "an Arab" (who by World War II were using it in turn as the typical name for "a British man"). Johnny-come-lately first attested 1839.

As in can : noun toilet
As in condom : noun birth control

Example sentences :

He was stopped by a policeman, who demanded, "Whose bag is that, Johnny?"
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Johnny Rosenfeld lay back on the pillows and watched her face.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

But, talk as he might, in Johnny Rosenfeld's loyal heart there was no thought of desertion.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

There were some things that Johnny Rosenfeld did not tell his mother.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

Johnny Rosenfeld still lay in his ward, inert from the waist down.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

"Brake foot, clutch foot," said Johnny, and closed his eyes again.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

Johnny was close on the edge of his long sleep by that time, and very comfortable.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

Somehow there had been that in his face that had made Johnny afraid to speak to him.
Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

"I'd like t' kill them wolves," said Johnny, coming in just then.
Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

Johnny stared, opened his mouth to speak, then wisely closed it and did as he was bidden.
Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

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