noun. Slang. a toilet or bathroom.
The john is a commonly used term that refers to the toilet or restroom.
1. [probably short for johnny, johnny house privy] : toilet sense 1. 2. : a sex worker's client. John.
john noun [C] (PERSON)
US slang. a man who is the customer of a prostitute (= a woman who charges men to have sex with her) (Definition of john from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
1. mainly US and Canadian a slang word for lavatory (sense 1) 2. slang, mainly US. a prostitute's client.
Over time, as flushing toilets became more common and Harington's invention was recognized as a precursor to modern sanitation, the term “john” solidified in the English language as a casual name for the toilet.
(informal) Used to address someone, somewhat like dude or mate.
John is an ever-popular name. It's a familiar and very traditional name with biblical origins. The name John is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning “graced by God.” It is a solid, traditional name that exudes strength, responsibility, and kindness.
Share. "Who Shot John" is based on a colloquial phrase that has several different meanings, depending on where you hear it. It can be used to refer to a long rambling explanation. Or as a way to describe someone who is looking rough. It's even used as another name for whiskey.
crapper (taboo, slang) dunny (Australian, New Zealand, old-fashioned, informal) people who don't wash their hands after using the dunny. water closet. khazi (slang)
A Dear John letter is a letter written to a man by his wife or romantic partner to inform him that their relationship is over, usually because his partner has found another lover.
John. A Smash Bros. -specific term meaning "excuse". You'll hear Smash players saying "No Johns" to each other to remind them not to blame the game or the sun in their eyes for their loss, and to take responsibility for their gameplay and knowledge.
a slang word for condom.
noun. a slang word for lavatory. slang. a prostitute's client. slang.
John Doe (male) and Jane Doe (female) are multiple-use placeholder names that are used in the British and American legal system and aside generally in the United Kingdom and the United States when the true name of a person is unknown or is being intentionally concealed.
John is a shortening not of Jonathan but Johannes, which began as meaning “God is gracious,” with the -han- part meaning “gracious.” This became Ioannes in Greek, and pedants in later Latin restored the h to salute the original word.
abbreviation. Jesus, Mary, Joseph.
"Oh, Okay!" is the most common definition for OHK on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
Toilet. This was on the original 1950s list and, to be honest, I'd rather chew glass than use the word toilet in polite conversation. It's a harsh word that was adapted from the French toilette which means your appearance, hence toiletries bag. Lavatory or loo is much more acceptable.
Jack is a given name of English origin, originally a diminutive of John. Alternatively it may commonly be a diminutive of Jacob, its French variant Jacques, or given names like Jackson which have been derived from surnames.
Supposedly the toilet was invented by Sir “John” Harrington, and the term John referring to toilets is a reference to that. Thomas Crapper is often credited with the invention of the toilet, but there were many toilets created before him, even flushing ones. He is credited for being a accomplished plumber in England.