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Definition of dear john letter

dear john letter

noun

  • a letter / note in which a person breaks up with a male.

    Last edited on Aug 26 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 26 2009.

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Definitions include: any object.
Definitions include: a short form (abbreviation) of the name John.
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Definitions include: a swear word.
Definitions include: acronym for "three-letter acronym".

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