Joe Miller

noun

1. a book of jokes.
2. an old, familiar joke; chestnut.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Joe Miller¹

First recorded in 1780–90; after Joe Miller's Jestbook (1739) by John Mottley

Example Sentences

Joe Miller lived for many years with his dad, Reed Miller, on Steelhead Drive, where they fished together for steelhead trout in the Stillaguamish River.

From Seattle Times

Ohio state Democratic Rep. Joe Miller has lobbied his colleagues for years to drop the Buckeye State’s $200 EV fee and $100 hybrid fee to $100 and $50, respectively.

From Washington Times

“What we’re doing is real,” said Joe Miller, president of BWX’s advanced technologies unit.

From Seattle Times

Holmes County Commissioner Joe Miller fears the new process could deter some voters.

From Washington Times

Holmes County Commissioner Joe Miller fears the new process could deter some voters.

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