1. [Brit, informal] Contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
   "The health clinic distributed free johnnies to promote safe sex";
   - condom, rubber [N. Amer, informal], safety [US, informal], safe, prophylactic, protective, French letter [Brit, archaic, informal], franger [Austral, informal], protection
    
2. [N. Amer] A gown with a back opening closed with snaps or ties, worn by hospital patients
   "He felt exposed in the flimsy johnny as he walked to the examination room"

1. Nickname for a Confederate soldier, used by Federal soldiers in the American Civil War
   "The Johnny Reb fought at Gettysburg";
   - Rebel, Reb [US, informal], Johnny Reb [US, informal], greyback [Brit, Cdn], grayback [US]

Derived forms: johnnies, Johnnies

Type of: birth control device, Confederate soldier, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device

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