kibosh

[kahy-bosh, ki-bosh]

noun

Informal.

1. nonsense.

kibosh

/ ˈkaɪˌbɒʃ /

noun

1. to put a stop to; prevent from continuing; halt

verb

1. (tr) to put a stop to

Word History and Origins

Origin of kibosh¹

First recorded in 1830–40; of obscure origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of kibosh¹

C19: of unknown origin

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. put the kibosh on, to put an end to; squelch; check.

   Another such injury may put the kibosh on her athletic career.

see put the kibosh on.

Example Sentences

This may explain how a handful of homeowner groups put the kibosh on a 16-mile above-ground rail line across the west San Fernando Valley back in the early 1990s.

From Los Angeles Times

The McConnell minority's ability to put the kibosh on laws was merely a teaser for their most radical and influential strategy.

From Salon

“I suppose they think they can put a kibosh on it,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

On Tuesday, Rogan said that Harris' campaign put the kibosh on certain topics during a potential interview, which led him to decline.

From Salon

When pressed with the idea Wednesday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledged he couldn’t totally kibosh it.

From Los Angeles Times