"Joe Schmoe" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: From Joe (as in average Joe) and diminishing shm-reduplication, schm- + Joe. Compare schmo § Etymology 1. Etymology templates: {{af|en|schm-|Joe}} schm- + Joe Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Joe Schmoe}} Joe Schmoe
  1. (US, informal, derogatory or humorous) The typical, everyday person who does not have any special status, frequently in contrast to some group. Wikipedia link: shm-reduplication Tags: US, derogatory, humorous, informal Categories (topical): People Synonyms: Joe Schmo, Joe Shmo, Joe Shmoe Related terms: schmo

Alternative forms

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