Joe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /d͡ʒəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Joe is a noun meaning (informal) A male; a guy; a fellow.
Meaning
(informal) A male; a guy; a fellow.
More Meanings
- (UK, slang) A spy, especially a double agent.
- (Scotland) Alternative form of jo (“a darling or sweetheart”).
- (historical) Synonym of johannes (“An old Portuguese gold coin bearing a figure of John V of Portugal.”).
- (chiefly US, informal) Coffee.
Example Sentences
I'm just an ordinary joe.
Then Hapgood turned him into a joe — that is, he works for the British.
Name me a joe in a bad country ... who doesn't fall for a pretty face if she's on his side against the world.
Lamb didn't look any different, was still a soft fat rude bastard, still dressed like he'd been thrown through a charity shop window, but Jesus, River thought—Lamb was a joe.
Word Forms
- joes
Synonyms for joe
Depending on context, synonyms include johannes.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jimmy, josh, jim, jacques, juan, jill.
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