josh
to chaff; banter in a teasing way.
good-natured banter.
Origin of josh
1Other words from josh
- josher, noun
Other definitions for Josh (2 of 3)
a male given name, form of Joshua.
Other definitions for Josh. (3 of 3)
Joshua.
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How to use josh in a sentence
When the two defeated joshers paused inside the Payson gate, a scene of touching domesticity met their gaze.
Stanford Stories | Charles K. FieldThe world was full of joshers—Jack knew half a dozen men capable of playing that trick, just to turn the joke.
The Lookout Man | B. M. BowerSmith, a 'Varsity man, and Pellams Chase, greatest of all joshers.
Stanford Stories | Charles K. Field
British Dictionary definitions for josh (1 of 2)
/ (dʒɒʃ) slang /
to tease (someone) in a bantering way
a teasing or bantering joke
Origin of josh
1Derived forms of josh
- josher, noun
British Dictionary definitions for Josh. (2 of 2)
/ Bible /
Joshua
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