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joskin

[ jos-kin ]

noun

, Chiefly British Slang.
  1. a bumpkin.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of joskin1

1805–15; perhaps blend of bumpkin 1 and dial. joss to jostle, bump
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Example Sentences

So the big-hearted joskin handed his big tobacco-box to the monkey.

“Why, she doant look a bit better than oul granny,” remarks a country joskin.

"Noa, ee cawnt, 'cause the roads are under water;" replied the joskin, with a grin.

His speech will be read at the meeting by Secretary Joskin, of the Club.

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