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John

Jahn

/ˈdʒɑːn/

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john

Dictionary meaning

A room or building equipped with one or more toilets.

Examples

  • The john was out of order, so I had to pee outside.
  • The john was nervous his first time visiting a brothel.

Synonyms: toilet

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