noun
- a man or boy; a fellow (informal, chiefly Scottish or British)
- a short glass of whisky or other spirits
Usage: informal; chiefly Scottish or British
Usage: informal; chiefly Scottish
Examples
- He's a good johnnie, always willing to help out.
- The old johnnie at the pub knew everyone in town.
- I'll have a johnnie of whisky, please.
- That johnnie over there seems to know what he's doing.
- A wee johnnie before dinner is a Scottish tradition.