johnny



Johnny One-Note

Someone who repeatedly expresses or maintains a strong opinion on a single or a few particular subjects. Primarily heard in US, Canada. Every time I get together with Janet, she gets into some rant about how much she hates the government. She's become such a Johnny One-Note lately!
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johnny

slang A condom. Primarily heard in UK, Ireland. Remember, mate: only a fool doesn't wear a johnny on a one-night stand. In an effort to promote safe sexual practices, the student union began handing our rubber johnnies to everyone passing by.

rubber johnny

slang A condom. Primarily heard in UK, Ireland. Remember, mate: only a fool doesn't wear a rubber johnny on a one-night stand. In an effort to promote safe sexual practices, the student union began handing our rubber johnnies to everyone passing by.
See also: johnny, rubber

stage-door Johnny

A man who spends a lot of time at a theater so as to seek the romantic attention, favor, or company of an actress. Ms. Gabler is such a stunning beauty that she always has some stage-door Johnny or another waiting for her after the curtain falls each night.
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Johnny-come-lately

A newcomer or late arrival to a group or activity. The rest of the staff wasn't too fond of Greg, a Johnny-come-lately who received praise from the manager after just one week on the job. Hurry up, Johnny-come-lately, we've already started today's drills!

a Johnny-come-lately

  (old-fashioned)
someone who has only recently started a job or activity and has suddenly become very successful She denies suggestions that she's a Johnny-come-lately, saying that she has worked for years to get her own show.

Johnny-on-the-spot

  (American informal)
someone who is immediately ready to do something, especially to help someone This guy had just gotten a flat tire, and there I was, Johnny-on-the-spot with my tools in the back of the car.

Johnny-come-lately

A newcomer, as in She may be a Johnny-come-lately on the board, but she's doing a fine job with publicity. [1830s]

Johnny-on-the-spot

A person who is available when needed, as in He always is there at the right time, a real Johnny-on-the-spot. [Late 1800s]

John(ny) Law

n. a law officer. John Law showed up with a piece of paper that says you are in trouble.
See also: johnny, law

Johnny-be-good

n. a police officer. Here comes Johnny-be-good, so be good.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MirekMEE-rek (Polish)Czech, Slovak, Polish
Delphine['delfi:n]
Itsukiee-tsoo-keeJapanese
Neta-Hebrew
ToddTAHDEnglish
Blevins['blevinz]