Synonyms for john
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Johnny — A device or place for urination and defecation, now usually a toilet or lavatory, but also (dated) a chamber…
lavatory formal, bathroom US, piss pot, loo, thunder mug, earth closet, chamber, head, chamber pot, chemical toilet, potty, closet, water closet UK, throne, stool, powder room, latrine, commode, comfort station US, washroom, necessary, convenience
2. Trick — A prostitute's client
trick US, whoremonger vulgar UK IE, whoremaster rare
Definitions
- n. 1
A prostitute's client.
In-calls, where the john comes to the prostitute’s residence, are prohibited.
- n. 2
A device or place for urination and defecation: now usually a toilet or lavatory, but also (dated) a chamber pot or outhouse.
Related words
- Phrases
- whisky john
Forms
- Plural
- johns → lavatories, bathrooms, loos, chambers…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| john | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- loo1
- 4 letters
- head1
- 5 letters
- trick1, stool1, potty2
- 6 letters
- closet2, throne1
- 7 letters
- chamber2, latrine2, commode2
- 8 letters
- bathroom2, lavatory4, washroom2
- 9 letters
- necessary4
- 11 letters
- convenience3, whoremonger, whoremaster
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (potty2 = 2 syllables).