joes

/ (dʒəʊz) /


pl n
  1. the joes Australian informal a fit of depression

Origin of joes

1
short for the Joe Blakes

Words Nearby joes

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How to use joes in a sentence

  • This made joes presence necessary, and he came out of the woods lean and hard and full of vigour.

    The Boss of Wind River | David Goodger (goodger@python.org)
  • He had apparently talked himself out, for he answered joes remarks with customary brevity.

    The Boss of Wind River | David Goodger (goodger@python.org)
  • Two missed Cottrells head by a few inches; the third, thrown short, struck joes shoulder a glancing blow as he lay in his blanket.

    The Boss of Wind River | David Goodger (goodger@python.org)
  • As they passed downstream he called joes attention to the rear crew.

    The Boss of Wind River | David Goodger (goodger@python.org)
  • It was worth fighting for, and joes lean jaw hardened as he swore to himself that nothing should stop his drive.

    The Boss of Wind River | David Goodger (goodger@python.org)