johnny

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Slang · British English

n. a slang word for a condom.

n. a slang term for a condom, primarily used in British and Irish English.

“He made sure he had a johnny in his wallet before going out.”

“Public health campaigns in the nineties often used euphemisms like 'johnny' to promote safe sex practices among younger demographics.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Medicine American English · Dialect

n. a simple gown that patients wear in a hospital, which usually ties in the back.

n. a patient's gown that opens at the back, typically secured with ties or snaps.

“The nurse helped the elderly man change into a clean johnny before the surgery.”

“Patients often complain about the lack of dignity afforded by the standard-issue johnny, which rarely stays closed in the back.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Informal

n. a friendly or short name for someone named John.

n. a diminutive form of the proper masculine name John.

“Little Johnny was excited to start his first day of school.”

“The protagonist, known simply as Johnny to his friends, navigated the complexities of urban life with a naive optimism.”