JOHN Q. PUBLIC Meaning of JOHN Q. PUBLIC in English transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈdʒɔnkju:ˈpʌblɪk ]{n.} A name used informally for the average citizen. * /It is John Q. Public's duty to vote at each election./ Compare: JOE DOAKES. Dictionary of English idioms . Словарь английских идиом. 2012