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Meaning of Johnny Reb | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Synonym of Confederate: a citizen of the Confederate States of America, particularly a Confederate soldier.
    colloquial, historical
  2. Synonym of Confederate States of America.
    figuratively

Examples

“When Lincoln heard the news about the fall⟳, All the folks thought he'd throw⟳ a great vict'ry ball, But he asked the band to play⟳ the song "Dixie" For you, Johnny Reb, and all that you believe⟳.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Johnny rook Johnny Turk Johnny-come-lately Johnny-jump-up Johnny-on-the-spot Johnny-one-note

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