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little Joe

noun

  1. a cast of four in craps.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of little Joe1

First recorded in 1885–90

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Example Sentences

That kind of tripe was for the little Joe Dopes who got their thrills vicariously.

He evidently did not want to locate an individual called "Little Joe," whom he importuned incessantly to stay away.

Little Joe heard a half-suppressed roar go up from the throng.

Little Joe forgot about the day, and forgot that Miss Amory would probably be in church in the morning.

Little Joe climbed out of the water on a rock just below Peter and settled himself comfortably.

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