Joe Six-Pack
/dʒoʊ sɪks pæk/
NOUN
1. An ordinary working-class person
An informal American expression for an average, ordinary person, typically someone representing the working class or general public, rather than wealthy, influential, or socially prominent people.
1.1. The average member of the public
Refers to an ordinary person whose opinions, preferences, and everyday concerns represent those of typical members of society, particularly consumers and voters.
Synonyms
- average Joe
- Joe Blow
- John Doe
- everyman
- everywoman
- ordinary citizen
- commoner
- man in the street
- little guy
- common man
- ordinary person
Antonyms
Examples
- The candidate promised to address the concerns of Joe Six-Pack.
- Politicians often use Joe Six-Pack as a symbol of the everyday voter.
- The advertising campaign was designed to appeal to Joe Six-Pack.
- The company wanted its products to be affordable for Joe Six-Pack.
Related Words
- general public
- average person
- everyday people
- common folk
- ordinary voters
- consumer
- populace
1.2. An ordinary working-class individual
Emphasizes a person's modest social or economic position, often portraying someone as an everyday worker without wealth, prestige, or significant influence.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The policy was criticized for overlooking the financial struggles of Joe Six-Pack.
- The speaker argued that economic decisions should benefit Joe Six-Pack, not just wealthy executives.
- The campaign presented its candidate as someone who understood the problems faced by ordinary working people.
Related Words
- working class
- labor force
- blue-collar worker
- social class
- economic status
- ordinary livelihood