Joe Schmoe en · PROPN
Etymology
1940s; from Joe (as in average Joe) and diminishing shm-reduplication, schm- + Joe. Perhaps reinforced by the expression schmo (“dummy”).
Meanings
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(US, derogatory, humorous, informal) The typical, everyday person who does not have any special status, frequently in contrast to some group.
Near-synonyms: everyman; Tom, Dick or Harry; Joe Sixpack
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Shmoe | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Joe Shmo | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Joe Schmo | alternative | lexicographic |
Coordinates
John Doe · Richard Roe · Jane Roe · Jane Doe
Relateds
Synonyms
Joe Sixpack · Joe Q. Public · Tom, Dick or Harry · Joe Doakes · Joe Bloggs · everyman · man on the street · J. Random User · John Q. Public · Joe Public · Joe Average · Joe Blow