jo
noun
beloved one; darling; sweetheart.
jo
1 American
[joh]
/ dʒoʊ /
Or
joe
noun
Scot.
joes
plural
jo
1
British
/ dʒəʊ /
noun
jo
2
British
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of jo
First recorded in 1520–30; variant of joy
Example Sentences
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Kush said he planned to use the money to help his mum "get on to the property ladder", while Jo said he hoped to travel to Senegal to "learn where I come from".
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Jo Tessem, who made 130 appearances for Saints between 1999 and 2005, thinks Eckert may have to go.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
The pair's close relationship is part of what's made them a hit with viewers, and during Newsbeat's interview, Kush turns to Jo and says his friend has been there "for every major event that's happened".
From BBC • May 20, 2026
So far we've seen Jo and Kush unwinding during the race by playing basketball or enjoying an evening of Mongolian throat singing.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
“I’ll do my best to gratify you, Sir,” was Laurie’s unusually dutiful reply, as he carefully unpinned the posy Jo had put in his buttonhole.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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