joes

/ dʒəʊz /

plural noun

1. the joes informal.
   a fit of depression

Word History and Origins

Origin of joes¹

short for the Joe Blakes

Example Sentences

The 200-seat bar also introduced many esoteric beer styles to the average joes who were only familiar with IPAs and Rainier.

From Seattle Times

This year, with past pros like Erik Seidel and Phil Ivey absent from the usual “pros versus Joes” lineup, Wood livestreamed the final tables on Instagram to his 154,000 followers and saw the chance to make good on his original idea to organize the only tournament of its kind — for artists, by artists.

From Los Angeles Times

In some of Simpson’s later ads, average Janes and Joes cheered him on as he ran, yelling, “Go, O.J., Go!”

From New York Times

Those "Joes" are a team of Trump superfans who get right up front at rallies.

From Salon

As he spoke, Trump gave shout-outs to his fans, such as the “Front Row Joes,” who are among his most hardcore rally attendees.

From Salon