johnny
Plural: johnnies
Noun
- A sleeveless hospital gown tied at the back.
- `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
- A condom.
- An inexperienced new worker, usually an immigrant.
- A hospital gown: a gown with a back opening closed with snaps or ties, worn by hospital patients.
- Synonym of john: a toilet, lavatory, outhouse, or chamber pot.
- A half-glass of whisky.
Examples
- Even a simple word like "JOHNNY" can make a big difference on a double-letter score.
Origin / Etymology
Alternative letter-case form of Johnny, diminutive of John.
Synonyms
greyback, Johnny Reb, Reb, Rebel, and Thesaurus:chamber pot, bathroom, condom, john, toilet
Scrabble Score: 19
johnny: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Wordjohnny: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
johnny: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary