Johnny — English Dictionary

Proper noun

1. A diminutive of the male given name John.

   Related words

   JennyJeanieJanie

Noun

1. A jack (playing card).

   Usage

   • Slang

2. An Englishman.

   Usage

   • Slang

3. A fellow, a man.

   Usage

   • Slang

   Examples

   We met in the desert, and we headed 'em off, and the other Johnnies herded 'em behind.

   "Like the Persian Johnny," said Jimmy, "who went about wailing for fresh worlds to conquer."

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

   Synonyms

   RebelRebJohnny Rebgreyback

   Broader terms

   Confederate soldier