1. plural of johnny; hospital gowns that open at the back
Usage: informal; medical
2. plural of johnny; men’s names or generic terms for men
Usage: informal

Examples

• The patients were asked to change into johnnies before their examinations.
• The hospital provided clean johnnies for all incoming patients.
• She tied the strings on her johnny before meeting with the doctor.
• The nurses distributed fresh johnnies to each room.
• All the johnnies in the waiting room looked nervous about their appointments.