jo meaning (slang): definition, etymology and quotations

JO

nounalso spelled JO

Abbreviation, Initialism, Slang Initialism of jerk off.

Philippines, Abbreviation, Initialism Initialism of job order.

Philippines A job order employee.

Philippines, Abbreviation, Initialism Initialism of job offer.

Abbreviation Abbreviation of jail officer.

Abbreviation Abbreviation of junior officer.

jo

noun

SC /d͡ʒoː/

Etymology From Scots jo (“joy”), from Middle English joye, from Old French joie, from Late Latin gaudia, neuter plural (mistaken as feminine singular) of Latin gaudium (“joy”), from gaudēre (“to be glad, rejoice”). Doublet of joy and gaudy (“Oxford college reunion”).

Scotland Darling, sweetheart.

On Old long syne my Jo, on Old long syne, That thou canst never once reflect, on Old long syne.1711, traditional, published by James Watson, Old Long Syne
Keek into the draw-well, Janet, Janet; There ye'll see your bonnie sel', My jo, Janet.My Jo Janet (traditional Scottish song)

jo

noun

Etymology Borrowed from Japanese 杖.

The staff used in the Japanese martial art of jodo or jojutsu.

Related terms: jo-jeezly

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