John Hancock

noun

John Han·​cock ˈjän-ˈhan-ˌkäk 

: an autograph signature

Synonyms

• autograph
• hand
• signature

Examples of John Hancock in a Sentence

let me just scribble my John Hancock on the bottom of the form

Recent Examples on the Web

Whereas basic preferred funds are often held to stabilize portfolios, John Hancock’s fund’s equity holdings and leverage are more geared toward performance than comfort. —Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025

Offerings available in the 401(k) market include the John Hancock Stable Value Return Trust and MissionSquare PLUS Fund. —Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025

Revere lit his lantern and made the ride to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams of their impending arrests and to help defend the American colonies. —Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025

The top-20 points earners in the Kentucky Derby prep races qualify for the May 3 Run for the Roses, and the 20th place horse is currently Louisiana Derby 4th place finisher John Hancock with 35 points. —Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

John Hancock; from the prominence of his signature on the Declaration of Independence

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for John Hancock

• aftershock
• antiknock
• arawak
• hollyhock
• interlock
• isopach
• manioc
• shuttlecock
• tomahawk
• weathercock
• alcock
• beanstalk