Kush

American  

[koosh, kuhsh] / kʊʃ, kʌʃ /

noun

Slang.

1. marijuana, formerly specific to a strain of cannabis that originated from the Hindu Kush region.

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Kush British  

/ kʊʃ, kʌʃ /

noun

1. a variant spelling of Cush

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Etymology

Origin of Kush

First recorded in 2003; shortening of Hindu Kush ( def. )

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Example Sentences

When asked for comment, White House spokesman Kush Desai said that “the White House remains focused on working with the Senate to swiftly confirm Kevin Warsh as the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve.”

From MarketWatch

“The White House is working closely with Congress to swiftly confirm Warsh and restore confidence, competence, and credibility to the Federal Reserve,” White House spokesman Kush Desai told Barron’s.

From Barron's

“Kevin Warsh’s academic credentials, private sector success, and prior experience on the Fed Board of Governors make him eminently qualified to serve as the next Fed Chairman,” White House spokesman Kush Desai told Barron’s.

From Barron's

White House spokesman Kush Desai said the use of the law was legitimate and that the administration would "vigorously" defend the tariffs in court.

From BBC

“Any reporting about potential policymaking that has not been officially announced by the White House is baseless speculation,” said White House spokesman Kush Desai.

From The Wall Street Journal