Joe Schmoe
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Joe Schmoe
Where it comes from
1940s; from Joe (as in average Joe) and diminishing shm-reduplication, schm- + Joe. Perhaps reinforced by the expression schmo (“dummy”).
proper noun Joe Schmo · Joe Shmo · Joe Shmoe
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The typical, everyday person who does not have any special status, frequently in contrast to some group.
Near-synonyms: everyman; Tom, Dick or Harry; Joe Sixpack
Similar: Joe Average, Joe Bloggs, Joe Blow, Joe Doakes, Joe Public, Joe Q. Public, John Q. Public, J. Random User, man on the street, everyman, Tom, Dick or Harry, Joe Sixpack
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