john q public

john q pub·lic

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Definitions of john q public words

noun john q public the average or typical U.S. citizen: an entertainment aimed at Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Public. 1
noun john q public also John Public; UK = Joe Bloggs 1

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1935-40

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