noun
General Slang
joe
JOH · noun · slang
An ordinary soldier; a GI.
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A generic term for a soldier, especially a low-ranking enlisted one — the everyman of the Army.
“It's the joes who actually get the mission done.”
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joe In A Sentence
It's the joes who actually get the mission done.
Origin & Usage
US Army slang; related to the WWII 'GI Joe.'
People Also Ask
What does 'joe' mean in the Army?
It's a generic term for an ordinary soldier, especially a junior enlisted one — the everyman of the Army.
Where does 'joe' come from?
It's tied to the WWII 'GI Joe,' the archetypal American soldier.
Is 'joe' derogatory?
No — it's neutral to affectionate, often used to credit the rank-and-file who do the actual work.
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