Etymology

johnny

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Today it means: A jack (playing card). Full definition →

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johnny · noun1

Alternative letter-case form of Johnny, diminutive of John.

Johnny · proper noun, noun2

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

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