Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

johnny

Noun
/ˈjɒni/
Definition
A young boy or man; often used informally.
Examples
  • The little johnny played outside all afternoon.
  • Hey, johnny, come here for a second!
  • That young johnny has a bright future ahead of him.
Meaning
The term ‘johnny’ typically refers to a young male, sometimes used affectionately or informally to describe a boy or young man.
Synonyms
  • boy
  • lad
  • youth
  • fellow