Johnny Definition & Meaning

johnny
noun
  1. `Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

"Johnny" in song lyrics

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  • "And every johnny"
    Baby Blak — Firewater
  • "Be good like no Johnny"
    Chuck D — Free Big Willie
  • "Runnin' like they thought the six hundred was a johnny"
    DJ Self f/ Cam'Ron, Charli Baltimore, Dutch & Spade — Cam'Ron, Charli B., Dutch & Spade Freestyle

Usage tips for "johnny"

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