Joe Q. Public

A form of John Q. Public — A generic individual; some hypothetical average or ordinary citizen.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of John Q. Public.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
joe schmoejohn q. public
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APA

Joe Q. Public. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Joe%20Q.%20Public

MLA

“Joe Q. Public.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Joe%20Q.%20Public. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Joe Q. Public,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Joe%20Q.%20Public.

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