Definition of JO

jo

Plural: jo, joes, jos

Noun

  • A sweetheart or beloved person.
  • Darling, sweetheart.
  • The staff used in the Japanese martial art of jodo or jojutsu.

Examples

  • My jo always knows the perfect spot for a high-scoring word.

Origin / 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”).

Scrabble Score: 9

jo: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
jo: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
jo: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

jo: valid Words With Friends Word