jo Meaning & Definition
/d͡ʒoː/
What Does Jo Mean?
Jo is used as a noun meaning Darling, sweetheart.
Jo: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //d͡ʒoː// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | jos |
Jo Definition (Noun)
- Darling, sweetheart.
Noun
- The staff used in the Japanese martial art of jodo or jojutsu.
Synonyms of Jo
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Jo synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Jo
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Jo in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
jo (plural jos)
jo (plural jo)
Words That Rhyme With Jo
Origin of Jo
Origin 1: 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”).
Origin 2: Borrowed from Japanese 杖.
How Do You Say Jo?
The standard pronunciation of jo is //d͡ʒoː//, spoken in 1 syllable.