Joe Miller
Americannoun
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a book of jokes.
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an old, familiar joke; chestnut.
Etymology
Origin of Joe Miller
First recorded in 1780–90; after Joe Miller's Jestbook (1739) by John Mottley
Example Sentences
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Holmes County Commissioner Joe Miller fears the new process could deter some voters.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 26, 2023
Eastman’s attorney, Joe Miller, did not respond to calls and a text message seeking a request for comment.
From Washington Times • Sep. 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
“I say,” said the school-boy wag of the party, applying an old Joe Miller to the occasion, “why is Mr Riprapton like pens, ink, and paper?”
From Rattlin the Reefer by Marryat, Frederick
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