Johnny-bag

Johnny-bag

JOHNNY-BAG /ˈjohnny-bag/
Noun London

Condom.

Example Sentences

"Better use a johnny-bag."
"Got any johnny-bags?"

Etymology & History

From "johnny" (condom) combined with "bag". "Johnny" for condom dates from WWI-WWII era. Working-class sexual health slang.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Moderate
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Formality
Slang
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