joe
Translation
coffee, an ordinary man, a soldier
Examples
I need a cup of joe to start my day.
I need a cup of coffee to start my day.
He's just an average joe trying to get by.
He's just an ordinary man trying to get by.
Grammar Patterns
((as an uncountable noun)) coffee I need a cup of joe.
((in an idiom)) an ordinary person He's just an average joe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: coffee, java; Related phrase: average joe
Etymology
The origin is uncertain, but one theory suggests it comes from a 1914 order by US Navy Secretary Josephus 'Joe' Daniels banning alcohol on ships, making coffee the strongest available drink.
Memory Tips
Remember the phrase: 'An average joe needs a cup of joe in the morning.' This connects both common meanings.