English

Proper noun

Joh

1. diminutive of Johannes — notably used in reference to:
   1. (Australian politics) Sir Johannes “Joh” Bjelke-Petersen (1911–2005), Premier of Queensland 1968–1987.
      • 2005 April 25th, Sydney Morning Herald:

        How Joh inspired a generation.

      • 2006 December 29th, The Australian:

        Nationals shake off Joh era.

      • 2012 January 3rd, The Australian:

        Abolishing compulsory voting would take Queensland back to Joh era, says Wayne Swan.

Balinese

Adjective

joh

1. far

   Joh gati ia majalan. - He/She walked/walks very far.

Dutch

Pronunciation

Interjection

joh

1. Used to address someone, somewhat like dude.

Old High German

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *juką, from Proto-Indo-European *yugóm. Cognate with Old Saxon juk, Old English ġeoc, Old Norse ok, Gothic 𐌾𐌿𐌺 ‎(juk).

Noun

joh n

1. yoke

Descendants

• German: Joch