johnny

noun
UK: /ˈdʒɒn.i/
US: /ˈdʒɑː.ni/

  1. A familiar or endearing term for a boy or man, often a young man.

    1. Little Johnny is playing in the yard. [ ] [ ]
    2. The young johnny was eager to prove himself at work, working hard. [ ] [ ]

  2. A nickname, especially for someone named John.

    1. They call him Johnny because his name is John. [ ] [ ]
    2. Johnny accepted the award with a humble speech, surprising many. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

john lad chap

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "johnny" in English means: A familiar or endearing term for a boy or man, often a young man., A nickname, especially for someone named John..

The phonetic transcription of "johnny" is /ˈdʒɒn.i/ in British English and /ˈdʒɑː.ni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "johnny": john, lad, chap.

Example usage of "johnny": "Little Johnny is playing in the yard.". More examples on the page.