jo
1 Americannoun
plural
joesnoun
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of jo
First recorded in 1520–30; variant of joy
Example Sentences
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“Call me Joplease,” Grandma replied warmlylike it wasn’t weird and upsetting that she had a first name.
From Literature
Jo saiddespite the challenges of living in the camperthe community of Liverpool had been "fantastic".
From BBC
Jo said the family was now learning to communicate with Ethan "in a different way".
From BBC
"We feel it is in Ethan's best interest to be back at homeback in his own surroundingswith his family around him - we feel that that will maximise any recovery for Ethan," Jo said.
From BBC
Jo said the family's current situation was "horrendous" and was "every parent's worst nightmare really".
From BBC
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