"johnny house" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: johnny houses [plural]
Etymology: From the use of john in American slang as a synonym for toilet. Etymology templates: {{m|en|john}} john, {{m|en|toilet}} toilet Head templates: {{en-noun}} johnny house (plural johnny houses)
  1. (chiefly US) An outhouse or portable toilet. Tags: US Categories (topical): Buildings, Buildings and structures, Rooms, Toilet (room) Synonyms: bathroom

Inflected forms

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