I. ˈjō
variant of jo I
II. noun
or jo “
( plural joes )
Etymology: short for johannes
: a gold dobra worth 12,800 reis
III. noun
also jo “
( -s )
Etymology: probably alteration of java
slang : coffee
IV. noun
( -s )
Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: from Joe, nickname for Joseph
1. — used informally to address a man whose name the speaker does not know
2. slang : guy , fellow
he's a good joe
just an average joe
a couple of joes here who don't play a too crippled game of bridge — Al Hine