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

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

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The deals “represent how we are investing in the long-run success of American technology and manufacturing,” White House spokesman Kush Desai said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

Warsh is “eminently qualified to serve as the next Fed chairman. The White House looks forward to working with the Senate to quickly confirm him and get the Federal Reserve back on track,” said White House spokesman Kush Desai.

From Barron's

“The president does not make decisions that affect our national security based on normal market fluctuations,” said White House spokesman Kush Desai.

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“The president does not make decisions that affect our national security based on normal market fluctuations,” said White House spokesman Kush Desai.

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