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GI Joe

noun

an enlisted soldier in the U.S. Army, especially in World War II.

GI Joe

noun

informal.
a US enlisted soldier; a GI

GI Joe

A nickname for United States soldiers, particularly during World War II . GI is short for g overnment i ssue, a descriptive term for supplies distributed by the government.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of GI Joe¹

First recorded in 1940–45

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Featuring four massive tires, the XT looks like a car designed for a GI Joe playset only without a place to put a driver.

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