jamoke
Pronunciation
/dʒˈæmoʊk/
/dʒˈaməʊk/

Definition & Meaning of "jamoke"in English

Jamoke
01

a fool, idiot, or contemptible person

Dialectamerican flagAmerican
jamoke definition and meaning
Informal
Offensive
Grammatical Information

What is the origin of the term "jamoke" and how is it used?

"jamoke" is an American slang term that emerged in the early–mid 20th century, probably from a blend of "joe" (meaning an ordinary person) and "joke," to describe someone foolish, idiotic, or contemptible. The word conveys ridicule and mild contempt, often in informal speech, comedy, or playful insult among peers. It is derogatory but relatively mild compared with harsher insults and is never neutral; it emphasizes foolishness or social ineptitude.

Examples
The jamoke tried to pay with a fake hundred-dollar bill.
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