Definition of JOHNNY

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 Word
johnny: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
johnny: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

johnny: valid Words With Friends Word