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Bro vs John - What's the difference?

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Bro is a synonym of john.


In context|slang|lang=en terms the difference between bro and john

is that bro is (slang) a fratboy or someone that espouses the fraternity bro culture while john is (slang) a name often used as a generic reference to a male of european, north-american, or australian origin, while travelling in east asia.

As nouns the difference between bro and john

is that bro is (slang) brother; a male sibling while john is (slang) a prostitute's client.

bro

English

(wikipedia bro)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (slang) brother; a male sibling
  • (slang) brother; a male comrade or friend; one who shares one’s ideals.
  • (slang) brother; an African-American.
  • (slang) brother; (used to address a male)
  • (slang) a fratboy or someone that espouses the fraternity bro culture

    • Derived terms

    * brosef * bromance * brony * cool story bro * ladybro * newbro

    Anagrams

    *

    See also

    *bruv, an abbreviated form of bruvver English clippings English terms of address ----

    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