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Ali vs John - What's the difference?

ali | john |

As proper nouns the difference between ali and john

is that ali is a given name derived from Arabic while John is a given name derived from Hebrew very popular since the Middle Ages.

As a noun john is

a prostitute's client.

ali

English

(wikipedia Ali)

Etymology 1

From (etyl) .

Proper noun

(s)
  • .
  • The Muslim caliph , considered by Shias to be Muhammad's successor.
  • A surname found among Muslims.
  • Etymology 2

    Alternative forms

    * Aly

    Proper noun

    (s)
  • A diminutive of the female given name Alison''/''Allison'' or its variants; compare ''Allie .
  • john

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (slang) A prostitute's client.
  • * 2004 , Dennis Cooper, The Sluts , page 233
  • In 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. 62
  • In-calls, where the john comes to the prostitute’s residence, are prohibited.
  • (slang, US) A lavatory, toilet.
  • (slang) An outhouse privy. Also johnny house.
  • (slang) A name often used as a generic reference to a male of European, North-American, or Australian origin, while travelling in East Asia.
  • A male mule.
  • Synonyms

    * (sense, prostitute's client) see * (toilet) see

    Derived terms

    * port-o-john