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jo

1 of 2

noun

ˈjō

plural joes

chiefly Scotland

: sweetheart dear

—often used in addressing a person

John Andersonmy jo John …—

Robert Burns

Jo

2 of 2

abbreviation

Joel

Word History

Etymology

Noun

alteration of joy

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1529in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of jo was circa 1529

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“Jo.” Merriam-Webster.com DictionaryMerriam-Websterhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jo. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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