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Meaning of JOHNNY

Pronunciation:  'jânee

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  (informal) `johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `grayback' derived from their gray Confederate uniforms
 
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 Synonyms: grayback, Johnny Reb, Reb, Rebel
 
 See Also: Confederate soldier

 

 

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 Definition: 

Johnny
While spending the summer working in Surf City, Johnny Ford worries that having Kylie, whom his longtime girlfriend, Jane, heartily dislikes, as his lifeguard partner will spoil his relationship with Jane and upset his concentration before the big beach volleyball tournament in which he and his brothers are competing.Johnny worries that having Kylie, whom his girlfriend, Jane, dislikes, as his lifeguard partner will spoil things with Jane and upset him before the beach volleyball tournament in which he and his brothers are competing.

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Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\John"ny\, n.; pl. {Johnnies}.
1. A familiar diminutive of {John}.
2. (Zo["o]l.) A sculpin. [Local cant]
{Johny Crapaud}, a jocose designation of a Frenchman, or of
   the French people, collectively.
 
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