johnny

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.

Johnny Law

slang One or more police officers or the police in general. (Though the term is gendered, it does not necessarily refer to a male officer.) The guy was trying to break into the store in broad daylight, and he was completely unfazed when Johnny Law rolled up to arrest him. The company's CEO was taken away by Johnny Law on charges of embezzlement and money laundering.
See also: johnny, law

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!
See also: johnny

Johnny-be-good

dated slang One or more police officers or the police in general. (Though the term is gendered, it does not necessarily refer to a male officer.) The guy was trying to break into the store in broad daylight, and he was completely unfazed when Johnny-be-good rolled up to arrest him. The company's CEO was taken away by Johnny-be-good on charges of embezzlement and money laundering.

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!

Johnny-on-the-spot

One who is available and ready for action. Thankfully, Pat was Johnny-on-the-spot with buckets when the roof started leaking.

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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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

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]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

Johnny-come-lately

OLD-FASHIONED
You call someone a Johnny-come-lately if they get involved in an activity or organization when it has been happening or has existed for a long time and therefore have little knowledge or experience of it. Having arrived on the scene relatively recently, Sylva is regarded by many other managers as a Johnny-come-lately. Note: Johnny-come-lately can also be used before a noun. We advise members to ensure that they are dealing with a reliable and long-established company — not some Johnny-come-lately firm that's just set up round the corner. Note: This name used to be given to new or inexperienced sailors in the American navy.
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

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.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

Johnny-come-lately

A late arrival; a newcomer. This term originated in the early nineteenth-century British navy as Johnny Newcomer, meaning a seaman new to a ship. In the United States it was changed to Johnny-come-lately, first appearing in print in Charles F. Briggs’s novel, The Adventures of Harry Franco (1839).

Johnny-on-the-spot

A person who is present at a crucial time. This term comes from nineteenth-century America. An early appearance in print is in George Ade’s Artie (1896): “I could see that a Johnny-on-the-spot . . . was trying to keep cases on her.”
The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
See also:
  • Johnnie
  • johny
  • rubber johnny
  • fight in armour
  • one-night stand
  • a one-night stand
  • bedpost
  • a notch in (someone's) bedpost
  • a notch on (someone's) bedpost
  • rubber sock
References in periodicals archive
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Now, Johnny's story has been brought to life by Teesside based trio The Young 'Uns who have put together a show based on his remarkable life which will come toMiddlesbrough Town Hallon Friday, February 8.
The story of the Teesside working class hero you might never have heard about; Johnny Longstaff begged for bread on the streets on Stockton but went on to take part in some of history's biggest events
After Britain's top agents are all assassinated in a daring terrorist attack, numbskull MI6 agent Johnny is assigned a vital mission to guard the recently restored Crown Jewels.
WATCH IT
Certain featured names are characteristic of Newfoundland: "Keough" is a surname associated with the Southern Shore (the location of many of Johnny's memories), while names ending in "ie" or "y" (e.g., Johnny, Mikey, and Stevie) are prevalent in the province.
We'll All Be Burnt in Our Beds Some Night
"The captaincy has been good for Johnny," said John Fogarty, Leinster's scrum coach.
Blues have no issue with Johnny pep
The book bundle is a compilation of four interactive storybooks that include, "Johnny Tractor and Friends: County Fair," "Johnny Tractor and Friends: Snow Day," "Johnny Tractor and Friends: Growing Season," and "Johnny Tractor and Friends: Goodnight, Johnny Tractor."
Soul and Vibe releases John Deere branded app bundle on iOS
My boy Johnny thinks she needs fish skins so we dodge through the skirts to find some.
The Small Elf People
9 p.m., Henry Katindig Jazz featuring Henry Katindig, Jeannie Tiongco, Maya Banawa, Carina Dignos, Johnny Gaerlan, Jay Cummings.
FAate de la Musique jazz stage moved to Monk's Dream
Cheyenne is going through an extremely rough time since Johnny, her boyfriend, just got into a car accident and lost his leg, and she finds out something that could potentially change her life forever.
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Owner Johnny Ioannou comes to Tempe with years of experience in different, successful restaurant concepts.
Johnny's Burgers & Dogs Now Open in Tempe, Arizona
Bizarrely it was an accident that damaged his hands that started Johnny on his musical journey.
Well-known club entertainer dies
Former Big Breakfast presenter Johnny Vaughan has split from his wife, it was revealed yesterday.
DIVORCE FOR TV'S JOHNNY
Ever since Johnny Rockets opened its doors in Pakistan almost 1 year ago its aim has been to serve classic allAmerican food in a fun environment to a country full of avid foodies.
Johnny Rockets: The Dine In
attack at the been Johnny. So letter giving - he's doesn't want his mother don't have t of relationships.
Bye, bye Johnny? Johnny and Linda get into a row over his exam results and the lad ends up packing his bags and storming off
A big sigh of disappointment echoed across the land May 8, for it had to come to pass that Johnny Football would no longer launch those beautiful spirals or befuddle opposing defenses with his dazzling size 15 feet.
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