jo

jo · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (archaic, Scottish dialect) A sweetheart or beloved person.

  2. 2.

    A unisex given name, short for Joseph, Josephine, Joanna, or similar names.

Forms

plural: joes

Related words

See also: Joe, darling, sweetheart
Synonyms: darling, love, sweetheart

Etymology

As a Scottish term of endearment, from Scots jo meaning "sweetheart, darling," possibly related to joy. As a name, a diminutive of various names beginning with Jo-.