slang

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1874, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Holy Joe was circa 1874

Browse Nearby Entries

Cite this Entry

“Holy Joe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20Joe. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!