n. a general term for a male representative of the public. (The mate of Jane Q. Public.)
John Q. Public doesn't seem to like the new tax forms.John Q. Public tends not to like regimentation.
John Q Public
Typical, ordinary, average people; the public at large. Primarily heard in US. For any new piece of technology to succeed in the market these days, it has to be easy for John Q Public to pick up and use.