jo

Meanings

1. Darling, sweetheart.

1. The staff used in the Japanese martial art of jodo or jojutsu.

1. A female given name.

1. Alternative form of Joe.

1. Initialism of jerk off.
2. Initialism of job order.
3. A job order employee.
4. Initialism of job offer.
5. Abbreviation of jail officer.
6. Abbreviation of junior officer.

Etymology

From Scots jo (“joy”), from Middle English joye, from Old French joie, from Late Latin gaudia, neuter plural (mistaken as feminine singular) of Latin gaudium (“joy”), from gaudēre (“to be glad, rejoice”). Doublet of joy and gaudy (“Oxford college reunion”).