English · Slang Attested 18+

john

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A prostitute's client.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khách hàng của gái mại dâm

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Where it’s used: Used American English

The girls sat there while the johns (customers) moped around giving them the once-over.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Địa điểm hoặc thiết bị để đi tiểu và đại tiện

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A Western man traveling in East Asia.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một người đàn ông phương Tây du lịch ở Đông Á

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “john” mean?

A prostitute's client.

Is “john” formal or informal?

john is generally slang.

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