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

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

In grad school, my mentor, the late, great Joe Miller, used to say that any really good title had to work on multiple levels.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2021

One of these, recorded in the second Book De Oratore, has found its way into our jest-books; and though one of the best in Cicero, it is one of the worst of Joe Miller.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume I by Dunlop, John