Joe Schmoe
/ˌjō ˈSHmō
/(also Joe Schmo)
noun (plural Joe Schmoes)
informal A hypothetical ordinary man: a lot of Joe Schmoes make it to the big leagues...
- And on occasion, their millions of dollars just aren't enough so they have to go and sue some Joe Schmoe for $10 million more.
- There were Joe Schmoes like me representing a company that was about to develop its own platform.
- Take away the Joe Schmoes from WVU or other state universities and see what core you are left with.
Origin
1940s: alteration of schmuck.