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Punter vs John - What's the difference?

punter | john |

As nouns the difference between punter and john

is that punter is one who bets (punts) against the bank (banque) while john is a prostitute's client.

As a proper noun John is

a given name derived from Hebrew very popular since the Middle Ages.

punter

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who bets (punts) against the bank (banque).
  • One who oars or poles a punt (pontoon).
  • One who punts a football.
  • (British, slang) one who gambles. See speculator.
  • (British, slang) A customer of a commercial establishment, frequently of a pub or (alternatively) of a prostitute.
  • A beginner or unskilled climber
  • Synonyms

    * (sense, prostitute's client) see

    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