noun

Joanie

Joanie (noun) means a casual, affectionate nickname for the name Joan. Example: “Her sisters have always called her Joanie.”

noun

A casual, affectionate nickname for the name Joan.

"Her sisters have always called her Joanie."

Old slang for a young woman dressed in a dowdy, out-of-date style.

"The magazine mocked the outfit as strictly joanie."

How to use Joanie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA nickname for Joan; also old slang for an unfashionably dressed woman.

Word forms

Joanies plural, joanies plural

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Etymology

Formed from "Joan" plus the affectionate ending "-ie."

Rhymes for Joanie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Joanie” mean?

The word “Joanie” means a casual, affectionate nickname for the name Joan. In plain terms, a nickname for Joan; also old slang for an unfashionably dressed woman.

How do you use “Joanie” in a sentence?

Here is “Joanie” used in a sentence: “Her sisters have always called her Joanie.”

What part of speech is “Joanie”?

“Joanie” is a noun.

How many meanings does “Joanie” have?

“Joanie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a casual, affectionate nickname for the name Joan.