Definition

Noun: 1. The cardinal number that is the sum of three and one; four: "Little Joe" is an informal or slang term for the number four. This usage is particularly common in the game of craps, where it refers to a specific dice roll.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • In craps, a roll of little joe (a four) on the come-out can be a winner for pass line bets.
  • He needed a little joe to win the round, but he rolled a seven instead.

Advanced Usage

• Craps Terminology: In the dice game craps, "Little Joe" (or "Little Joe from Kokomo") specifically refers to a roll where the dice show a 1 and a 3, totaling four. This is distinct from other ways to roll a four (2 and 2).

Variants and Related Words

• Four (n): The standard word for the number 4.
• Quartet (n): A group of four people or things.
• Quad (n): A common informal shortening for something with four parts, like a quad bike.

Synonyms

• Four
• Quartet (when referring to a set)
• IV (Roman numeral)

Related Phrases

• Little Joe from Kokomo: An extended, rhyming version of the term used in craps and other games.

Noun

1. the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one