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Johnny

UK/ˈd͡ʒɒn.i/ US/ˈd͡ʒɑn.i/ common informal slang uk us

noun

1.

`johnny'' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War

  • “grayback”
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Origin

From John + -y. In the sense of an Englishman, compare John Bull.

Phrases

  • John Thomas
  • johnny bag
  • johnny house
  • rubber johnny

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