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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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 argued in part that Kowalke lacked standing to bring the case.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 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
"All ready!" called out Joe Miller at last.
From The Grammar School Boys Snowbound or, Dick & Co. at Winter Sports by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
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