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Dear John
Dear Johnn. A letter or other communication sent to a man, ending a romantic relationship, engagement, or marriage. Dear′ John′ n. a letter from a woman informing her boyfriend or husband that she is ending their relationship. [1940–45] dear John
dear JohnA letter or other notification calling off a romantic relationship. The term was born during World War II, when a serviceman stationed overseas received a letter from his girlfriend or wife ending their relationship. After the war it was extended to both genders and used quite loosely, sometimes even for other kinds of rejection.See also: dear, johnDear John
Dear Johnletter from woman informing boyfriend that relationship is over. [Am. Usage: Misc.]See: FaithlessnessAcronymsSeeDJ |