"no johns" meaning in English

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Phrase

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-no johns.wav
Etymology: Coined by Super Smash Bros. player Jesse "Zulu" Fuentes in the late 1990s, referring to his friend John, who would often make unconvincing excuses after losing a game. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} no johns
  1. (slang, video games, Super Smash Bros.) No excuses (after losing a game). Wikipedia link: Super Smash Bros. (video game) Tags: slang Categories (topical): Video games
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