English Explanatory Dictionary

Johnny Foreigner

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. Foreigners collectively; people who are not British.

Word forms

Johnny Foreigner

Etymology

UK late-20th century. The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang says "first recorded in 1990 but in use earlier". From John or Johnny as a personified idea. Compare Johnny Canuck (“Canadian”), Johnny Crapaud (“Frenchman”), Johnny Reb (“Confederate American”).

Synonyms

alien outlander peregrine
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