"J. Random" meaning in English

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Proper name

Audio: En-au-J. Random.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=J. Random}} J. Random
  1. (computing, slang) An unspecified person; any old person (followed by a generic role). Tags: slang Categories (topical): Computing Related terms: J. Random User, John Doe, Jane Doe, so-and-so, what's-his-name, you-know-who

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