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joes

British

/ dʒəʊz /

plural noun

informal a fit of depression

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Etymology

Origin of joes

short for the Joe Blakes

Example Sentences

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Allow me, then, to make the case for sloppy joe's.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2021

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