Γιάννης — meaning in English

English meaning

• jack noun A mechanical device used to lift something heavy off the ground, especially to raise a car to change a tyre.
• john noun Informal US term for a toilet.
• Sean name A male given name of Irish origin, equivalent to "John."

Senses

Γιάννης is used for these senses in English:

• Jack A en given name derived from a pet form of the name John. Occasionally a diminutive of other given names such as Jackson, Jacob, Jacqueline or Jonathan.
• John A en given name; very popular since the Middle Ages.
• Sean A en given name.

jack — full definition

1. noun A mechanical device used to lift something heavy off the ground, especially to raise a car to change a tyre.
2. noun The playing card ranking between the ten and the queen, showing a young page or knave.
3. noun A socket used to plug in an electrical or audio device.
4. noun Informal: money.
5. verb To lift something using a mechanical jack.

john — full definition

1. noun Informal US term for a toilet.
2. noun Slang for a prostitute's customer.

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