Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

joe public

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.71 in modern English

Syllables
joe pub-lic
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A hypothetical average or generic member of the public; the common man (or person, by extension).

Example Sentences

Phrases

Joe Bloggs John Doe J. Random User man on the Clapham omnibus Tom, Dick or Harry

Frequently Paired Words

Joe Bloggs John Doe J. Random User man on the Clapham omnibus Tom, Dick or Harry

Synonyms

Joe Average John Q. Public

Questions

What does joe public mean?
A hypothetical average or generic member of the public; the common man (or person, by extension).

How to pronounce joe public

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