G.I. Joe

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Meaning · English

An American soldier.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Most of the Dutch locals were glad to see G.I. Joe coming to town in 1944.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “G.I. Joe” mean?

An American soldier.

Is “G.I. Joe” formal or informal?

G.I. Joe is generally slang.