Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dear-john
Noun
/ˈdɪr dʒɒn/
Definition
A letter informing someone that their romantic partner has ended the relationship.
Examples
- She received a dear-john letter while he was away on a business trip.
- Writing a dear-john letter is often considered a difficult but necessary task.
- After reading the dear-john note, he felt heartbroken.
Meaning
The term refers to a specific type of letter often written by someone to notify their significant other that they are breaking up.
Synonyms
- Break-up letter
- Separation letter
- Termination letter
