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.