joanie

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Meaning · English

A young woman who dresses in an out-of-date and unfashionable manner.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I mean phones are like mondo cool, because it's like you don't know what to wear until you check it out with at because they want you to show up looking like a joanie, you know?

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 “joanie” mean?

A young woman who dresses in an out-of-date and unfashionable manner.

Is “joanie” formal or informal?

joanie is generally slang.