joe
word
/ˈdʒoʊ/
joh
/dʒəʊ/
joh
Definition
'Joe' is an informal word for coffee in American English, and is also used as a common male first name.
Usage & Nuances
As slang for coffee, 'joe' appears mostly in the U.S., especially in phrases like 'a cup of joe.' As a name, 'Joe' is short for 'Joseph.' Do not use 'joe' for coffee in formal contexts.
Spanish: café (coloquial) - Joe (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): café (informal) - Joe (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): café (informal) - Joe (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 咖啡（俚语）- 乔（男性名字）Chinese (Traditional): 咖啡（俚語）- 喬（男性名字）Hindi: कॉफी (अनौपचारिक) - जो (नाम)Arabic: قهوة (عامية) - جو (اسم علم)Bengali: কফি - জো (নাম)Russian: кофе - Джо (имя)Japanese: コーヒー - ジョー（名前）Vietnamese: cà phê - Joe (tên)Korean: 커피 - 조 (이름)Turkish: kahve - Joe (isim)Urdu: کافی - جو (نام)Indonesian: kopi - Joe (nama)
Example Sentences
Can I get a cup of joe to go?
basic
Joe is my neighbor.
basic
Let's meet for joe after work.
basic
Every morning starts with a hot joe for me.
natural
Hey Joe, did you see the game last night?
natural
The diner down the street serves the best joe in town.
natural