English · Slang Attested

Joe

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Meaning · English

Synonym of Joe Miller (“an old joke”).

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

O what "a Joe," — what an "old Joe!" — / A very "old Joe!" — / Old Joe Miller made the joke before, / But nothing tells better that ^([sic]) a good old Joe!

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).

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “Joe” mean?

Synonym of Joe Miller (“an old joke”).

Is “Joe” formal or informal?

Joe is generally archaic, slang.

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