joe blow
Definition
Noun: A hypothetical average man; an ordinary, typical, or unspecified person. This term is used to refer to a generic individual, often when discussing general scenarios, rights, or responsibilities that apply to everyone.
Usage
This term functions as a singular, countable noun. It is typically used in informal American English to represent a non-specific, average person in examples or hypothetical situations. It often carries a slightly dismissive or neutral tone, emphasizing commonality rather than individuality.
Examples
- In a sentence:
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Advanced Usage
- As a placeholder name: The term is commonly used in legal, political, or technical writing as a placeholder for an unspecified citizen or user. For example:
- Emphasizing universality: It is used to make a point about something being true for the average person. For example:
Variants and Related Words
- John Doe: A more formal placeholder name, often used in legal contexts for an unidentified male party.
- Average Joe: A very close synonym, also meaning an ordinary man. The two terms are often interchangeable.
- Jane Doe: The female equivalent placeholder name.
- Everyman: A literary term for an ordinary individual who represents humankind.
Synonyms
- Average Joe
- Common man
- Everyman
- John Q. Public
- The man on the street
Idioms and Fixed Phrases
- Any Tom, Dick, or Harry / Any Joe Blow: This phrase emphasizes that something is accessible to or can be done by absolutely anyone, often with a negative connotation of being unselective. For example:
Noun
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a hypothetical average man
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