johnny
Pronunciation: [ˈdʒɑni]
Word
Context: "informal name"
(noun) a casual name often used for boys or young men. Little boys sometimes have this name, or people use it playfully for someone they're friendly with.
Example
Johnny loves to play soccer with his friends after school.
Example
The coach didn’t call out for Johnny during practice today.
Example
Is Johnny coming to the birthday party?
Context: "slang"
(noun) a slang term for a man, especially in relation to something like a romantic relationship. It can refer to a guy you know, often in a casual or humorous way.
Example
She told me that Johnny would help us with the fundraiser.
Example
I don't think Johnny was invited to the event last week.
Example
Who is that Johnny you keep talking about?
Context: "a term in popular culture"
(noun) a common name in songs, movies, and stories, often representing a typical boy or young man. It's used when someone wants to refer to a general young guy without using a specific name.
Example
In the movie, Johnny was the hero who saved the day.
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I didn’t see any Johnny figures in the toy store.
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What do you think of the character Johnny in that novel?
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