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Synonyms of john

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Another word for john is all-nighter. Other synonyms of john are curb crawler, fare, gonk, jane and jockey.

Synonyms and similar words for john

nounA prostitute's client.

nounA device or place for urination and defecation: now usually a toilet or lavatory, but also (dated)...

Meaning of john

  1. noun A prostitute's client.
  2. noun A device or place for urination and defecation: now usually a toilet or lavatory, but also (dated) a chamber pot or outhouse.
  3. noun A Western man traveling in East Asia.

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Questions about synonyms of john

What is another word for john?
John has 120 synonyms on Word.ws, such as all-nighter, curb crawler, fare, gonk, jane, jockey, kerb crawler and punter.
What does john mean?
John means a prostitute's client.

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