Usually means: Inexperienced newcomer, especially in military.
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  1. Johnny Raw: Merriam-Webster
  2. Johnny raw: Collins English Dictionary
  3. johnny-raw: Wordnik
  4. Johnny Raw: Wiktionary
  5. Johnny Raw: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898)
  6. Johnny raw: TheFreeDictionary.com
  7. Johnny Raw: Merriam-Webster

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  1. Johnny Raw, Johnny Raw: Green’s Dictionary of Slang

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Definitions from Wiktionary (Johnny Raw)

▸ noun:  (slang) A beginner or newcomer; an inexperienced person.

Similar:
newbie, newjack, fresh meat, Johnny-come-lately, rookie, newb, freshling, noobie, apprentice, nig-nog, more...

Opposite:
experienced, seasoned, skilled, knowledgeable, proficient

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Similar:
newbie, newjack, fresh meat, Johnny-come-lately, rookie, newb, freshling, noobie, apprentice, nig-nog, more...

Opposite:
experienced, seasoned, skilled, knowledgeable, proficient



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