John

Pronunciation

Full definition of john

Noun

1. (slang) A prostitute's client.
• 2004, Dennis Cooper, The Sluts, page 233In the first part of the video, Thad sucks the john's cock and takes a load in his mouth.
• 2013, McLachlin CJ, Canada (Attorney General) v. Bedford (2013 SCC 72), para. 62In-calls, where the john comes to the prostitute’s residence, are prohibited.
2. (slang, US) A lavatory, toilet.
3. (slang) An outhouse privy. Also johnny house.
4. (slang) A name often used as a generic reference to a male of European, North-American, or Australian origin, while travelling in East Asia.
5. A male mule.

Derived terms

• port-o-john