(informal) A male; a guy; a fellow.
In 2008, Obama chose him as his running mate, and he served as a close advisor to Obama [while in office](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vice_presidency_of_Joe_Biden "Vice presidency of Joe Biden").
He signed to [Polygram Records](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polygram_Records "Polygram Records") in 1992, and rose to prominence after releasing his debut album _[Everything](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everything…
(informal) A male; a guy; a fellow.
I'm just an ordinary Joe.
Joe means: A male; a guy; a fellow.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Joe means: A male; a guy; a fellow.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
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# Joe (2013 film) Joe (2013 film) Not to be confused with [Joe (1970 film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_(1970_film) "Joe (1970 film)") or [Crazy Joe (film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_Joe_(film) "Crazy…
Joe means: A male; a guy; a fellow.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
(rare) : a diminutive of various female given names.
: "With a name like Joe," Joe always said, "I had to open a bar and grill, just so I could put up a sign saying 'Joe's Bar and Grill'."
Joe means: : a diminutive of various female given names.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Joe means: : a diminutive of various female given names.. Register: neutral, standard English. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
“In 2008, Obama chose him as his running mate, and he served as a close advisor to Obama [while in office](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vice_presidency_of_Joe_Biden "Vice presidency of Joe Biden").”
“He signed to [Polygram Records](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polygram_Records "Polygram Records") in 1992, and rose to prominence after releasing his debut album _[Everything](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everything_(Joe_album) "Everything (Joe album)")_ the following year.”
“# Joe (2013 film) Joe (2013 film) Not to be confused with [Joe (1970 film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_(1970_film) "Joe (1970 film)") or [Crazy Joe (film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_Joe_(film) "Crazy Joe (film)").”