long johns

long Johns

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lawng, long jonz]
- /lɔŋ, lɒŋ dʒɒnz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lawng, long jonz]
- /lɔŋ, lɒŋ dʒɒnz/

Definitions of long johns words

noun long johns long underwear, especially for winter use. 1
noun plural long johns full-body undergarments 1
noun plural long johns Long johns are warm underpants with long legs. 0
noun plural long johns underpants with long legs 0
noun long johns long underwear 0
noun long johns (US) Full-length undergarments worn to keep wearer warm in cold weather. 0

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Origin of long johns

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45

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Parts of speech for Long johns

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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long johns popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for long johns

noun long johns

thermal underwear — underwear designed to retain body heat in cold temperatures.
thermals — Also, thermic. of, relating to, or caused by heat or temperature: thermal capacity.
long underwear — a close-fitting, usually knitted undergarment with legs reaching to the ankles, as a union suit, worn as protection against the cold.

All 3 Synonyms of long johns