tosh
1 Americannoun
verb (used with object)
adjective
noun
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Etymology
Origin of tosh1
1890–95; perhaps blend of trash + bosh 1
Origin of tosh2
First recorded in 1770–80; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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The world's richest man replied asking: "What does a tosh look like?"
From BBC • Nov. 10, 2022
We could just call this an absolute load of utter codswallop and tosh, but let's take a minute and really unpack Graham's sales pitch here.
From Salon • Sep. 15, 2022
Mr Watson told the Manchester Evening News the contract was "just complete tosh" and had been "scrapped".
From BBC • Aug. 17, 2021
While it seems extremely unlikely, we are prepared to concede we’ve published more outlandish tosh.
From The Guardian • Sep. 6, 2018
Don't imagine for one moment," said young Horry, "that I agree with all that tosh he talked.
From Mr. Waddington of Wyck by Sinclair, May
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