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johnny

/ˈdʒɒni/ /ˈdʒɑni/

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noun

A prostitute's client.

Examples :

"The woman waited on the corner, hoping a johnny would approach her soon. "

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A device or place to urinate and defecate: now usually a toilet or lavatory, but also a chamber pot or outhouse.

Examples :

""The old cabin didn't have plumbing, so we had to use the outhouse, or 'johnny,' in the backyard." "

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A Western man traveling in East Asia.

Examples :

"The Johnny from my history class told us about his grandfather, a Johnny, who traveled through China. "

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noun

Examples :

"The farmer used a johnny to pull the heavy plow through the field because it was stronger than his horses for that task. "

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Examples :

"He always keeps a "johnny" in his wallet when he goes out on dates. "

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An inexperienced new worker, usually an immigrant.

Examples :

"The new Johnny, fresh out of training, struggled to keep up with the experienced team members. "

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A hospital gown: a gown with a back opening closed with snaps or ties, worn by hospital patients.

Examples :

"The nurse told him to change into a johnny before the doctor came in for his checkup. "