johnny
word
/ˈdʒɑni/
JAH-nee
/dʒˈɒni/
JO-nee
Definition
'Johnny' is a common English nickname for the name John, often used for boys or men. In British and some other varieties of English, it is also informal slang for a condom.
Usage & Nuances
Capitalized 'Johnny' refers to a person (given name/nickname). As slang for condom, it's mostly UK English and informal—rare in American English. Context (name vs. slang) is important. Avoid slang usage in formal or polite conversation.
Spanish: Juanito (nombre propio) - condón (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): Joãozinho (nome próprio) - camisinha (gíria)Portuguese (PT): Joãozinho (nome próprio) - preservativo (gíria)Chinese (Simplified): 约翰尼（人名）- 安全套（俚语）Chinese (Traditional): 約翰尼（人名）- 保險套（俚語）Hindi: जॉनी (नाम) - कंडोम (स्लैंग)Arabic: جوني (اسم علم) - واقٍ ذكري (عامية)Bengali: জনি - কনডম (ইংলিশ স্ল্যাং)Russian: Джонни - презерватив (разг. в Великобритании)Japanese: ジョニー - コンドーム（イギリス英語のスラング）Vietnamese: Johnny - bao cao su (tiếng lóng Anh-Anh)Korean: 조니 - 콘돔(영국 영어 속어)Turkish: Johnny - prezervatif (Birleşik Krallık argosu)Urdu: جانی - کنڈوم (برطانوی انگریزی میں سلینگ)Indonesian: Johnny - kondom (slang Inggris Britania)
Example Sentences
Johnny is my best friend at school.
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My uncle's name is Johnny.
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Johnny likes to play football after school.
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Hey, did you see where Johnny went?
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In the UK, some people call a condom a 'johnny'.
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Don’t worry, Johnny will figure it out by himself.
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