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joe maxi
What does joe maxi mean?
A taxi. Classic Dublin rhyming slang — Joe Maxi rhymes with taxi, job done. Heard from older Dubliners and in nostalgic registers; the younger crowd just says 'taxi' or 'cab', but it's still in circulation enough to land.
"We'll never get the last bus — grab us a Joe Maxi."
Origin
Dublin rhyming slang, mid-20th century. Named after boxer Joe Maxim (the surname slightly mangled to rhyme).
Frequently asked questions
What does Joe Maxi mean?
Joe Maxi is Dublin rhyming slang for a taxi.
How do you use Joe Maxi in a sentence?
"We'll never get the bus now, just call a Joe Maxi."
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