jo

¹

or joe

[ joh ]

noun

, Scot.

, plural joes.

1. beloved one; darling; sweetheart.

Jo

²

[ joh ]

noun

1. a female given name, form of Josephine.
2. a male given name, form of Joseph.

jo

¹

/ dʒəʊ /

noun

1. a Scot word for sweetheart

jo

²

the internet domain name for

1. Jordan

Word History and Origins

Origin of jo¹

First recorded in 1520–30; variant of joy

Word History and Origins

Origin of jo¹

C16: alteration of joy

Example Sentences

Safeguards were tightened following the murders of MPs Jo Cox in 2016 and Sir David Amess in 2021 and anyone convicted of intimidation offences relating to elections can be banned from holding elected office for five years.

From BBC

Colleen Jo Matarico, 43, was arrested last week and charged with seven counts of committing lewd acts on a boy she met when he was 12, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

Rangers, who beat Partick Thistle 4-1 in last season's final, had the biggest quarter-final win with Jo Potter's side defeating hosts Motherwell 8-1.

From BBC

Jo Platt, Labour MP for Leigh, said she was "ecstatic" to learn the "much-needed investment" would still go ahead.

From BBC

Last year, scam adverts claimed to offer the £350 advent calendar from perfume and beauty brand Jo Malone for just £30.

From BBC