noun
Joe
joh
noun
1
An ordinary man; a generic term for "guy" or "fellow."
"He's just an average joe trying to get by."
2
Informal American term for coffee.
"She grabbed a cup of joe before the morning meeting."
How to Use Joe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA generic "guy," or casual American slang for coffee.
Common pairings
average joe
cup of joe
Word Forms
Joes plural, joes plural, joes plural
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Etymology
A short form of names beginning "Jo-," especially Joseph.