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Jones vs Jonesy - What's the difference?

jones | jonesy |

As proper nouns the difference between jones and jonesy

is that jones is {{surname|A=An|English and Welsh patronymic|from=given names}} derived from the given name John while Jonesy is a nickname of the surname Jones.

As a noun jones

is heroin.

As a verb jones

is have an intense craving.

jones

English

Proper noun

(en-proper noun) (plural Joneses )
  • derived from the given name John.
  • Derived terms

    * Davy Jones's locker * keep up with the Joneses

    See also

    * jones

    jonesy

    English

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • A nickname of the surname Jones.