Johnny

== English == === Etymology === From John +‎ -y. In the sense of an Englishman, compare John Bull. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒɒn.i/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒɑn.i/ Rhymes: -ɒni Hyphenation: John‧ny === Proper noun === Johnny A diminutive of the male given name John. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== Jenny, Jeanie, Janie (similar diminutives that derive from Jane, which derives from John) ==== Translations ==== === Noun === Johnny (plural Johnnys or Johnnies) (slang) A jack (playing card). (informal) Ellipsis of Johnny Reb (“Confederate soldier in the American Civil War”). (slang) An Englishman. (slang) A fellow, a man. === References === Weisenberg, Michael (2000) The Official Dictionary of Poker. MGI/Mike Caro University. →ISBN (Englishman): John Camden Hotten (1873), The Slang Dictionary == Danish == === Proper noun === Johnny a male given name of English origin == Norwegian == === Alternative forms === Jonny === Proper noun === Johnny a male given name of English origin == Swedish == === Alternative forms === Jonny === Pronunciation === === Proper noun === Johnny c (genitive Johnnys) a male given name borrowed from English