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Term: Dear John Letter

Definition: A "Dear John letter" is a letter or message written by someone to inform their romantic partner that they are ending the relationship. It is usually a means of breaking up, often due to loss of interest, infidelity, or the realization that the relationship is not working.

Senses:

  • General: Refers to a breakup letter or message sent to end a romantic relationship.

Usages:

  1. Popular: The term "Dear John letter" is commonly used in everyday language to describe a breakup message.
  2. Local: In certain regions or cultures, there might be variations of the term, such as "Dear Jane letter" or "Dear Maria letter," where the recipient's name is changed based on gender or local naming conventions.

Sample Sentences:

  1. I was devastated when I received a Dear John letter from my long-distance girlfriend.
  2. She penned a heartfelt Dear John letter, explaining why she could no longer be with him.
  3. After finding out about his infidelity, she decided to send him a scathing Dear John letter.

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