josh
[ josh ]
/ dʒɒʃ /
verb (used with or without object)
to chaff; banter in a teasing way.
noun
good-natured banter.
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Origin of josh
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; of obscure origin
OTHER WORDS FROM josh
josher, nounDefinition for josh (2 of 3)
Definition for josh (3 of 3)
Josh.
abbreviation Bible.
Joshua.
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British Dictionary definitions for josh (1 of 2)
josh
/ (dʒɒʃ) slang /
verb
to tease (someone) in a bantering way
noun
a teasing or bantering joke
Derived forms of josh
josher, nounWord Origin for josh
C19: perhaps from joke, influenced by bosh 1
British Dictionary definitions for josh (2 of 2)
Josh.
/ Bible /
abbreviation for
Joshua
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