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Johnny

Pronunciation: /ˈd͡ʒɒn.i/

The English word “Johnny” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A jack (playing card).
  2. An Englishman.
  3. A fellow, a man.

Etymology

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

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