Joe Miller

American  

noun

1. a book of jokes.

2. an old, familiar joke; chestnut.

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Etymology

Origin of Joe Miller

First recorded in 1780–90; after Joe Miller's Jestbook (1739) by John Mottley

Example Sentences

Ohio state Democratic Rep. Joe Miller has lobbied his colleagues for years to drop the Buckeye State’s $200 EV fee and $100 hybrid fee to $100 and $50, respectively.

From Washington Times • Nov. 29, 2023

Eastman’s attorney, Joe Miller, said in a text message that they’re pleased with the ruling.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 23, 2022

In 2010, Ms. Murkowski lost a primary race to Joe Miller, a Tea Party candidate, but mounted a successful write-in campaign, becoming the first write-in candidate in more than 50 years to win an election.

From New York Times • Nov. 12, 2021

The GMB previously said it would not take part in further talks with the council until Tory councillor Joe Miller apologised for comparing the union's actions to those of terrorists.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2021

There was no one in Dublin to call him Joe Miller, or to sneer at the somewhat second-hand, if not second-rate, wit that flowed from his tongue and pen.

From The Viceroys of Ireland by O'Mahony, Charles