Joe — English Dictionary

Proper noun

1. A diminutive of the male given names Joseph, Josiah, Joel, and Josias.

   Examples

   "With a name like Joe," Joe always said, "I had to open a bar and grill, just so I could put up a sign saying 'Joe's Bar and Grill'."

   More examples (1)

   With Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ decision to end his campaign on Wednesday, it’s now official: Former Vice President Joe Biden will be the Democratic presidential nominee this fall.

2. A surname.

Noun

1. A male; a guy; a fellow.

   Usage

   • Informal

   Examples

   I'm just an ordinary Joe.

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

   Usage

   • Archaic
   • Slang

   Related words

   bare-bellied Joecup of joejoejoe-pye weedsloppy joe

   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!