johns
Pronunciation: [dʒɑnz]
Word
Context: "slang"
(noun) a slang term used to refer to clients of sex workers. If someone says they are a 'john', they are usually talking about a man who pays for sex.
Example
Many people believe that some 'johns' are just lonely men looking for connection.
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Not all men who visit sex workers are seen as 'johns'; many just want companionship without any transactions.
Example
Why do some people refer to their clients as 'johns'?
Context: "informal"
(noun) an informal way to refer to a bathroom or toilet. People might say 'I need to find a john' when they need to use the restroom.
Example
After the long road trip, everyone was eager to stop and use the john.
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There isn't a john anywhere nearby, so we have to wait until we reach the next gas station.
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Where is the closest john around here?
Context: "name"
(noun) a common male first name. Many people are named John, and it's often used both formally and informally.
Example
John is coming over for dinner tonight.
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I thought his name was John, but it turns out I was mistaken.
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Is John your best friend?
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