tosh

1
[ tosh ]
/ tɒʃ /

noun Chiefly British Informal.

nonsense; bosh.

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Origin of tosh

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1890–95; perhaps blend of trash + bosh1

Words nearby tosh

to say the least, Tosca, Toscana, Toscanini, Toscanini, Arturo, tosh, to some degree, to spare, to speak of, toss, tossed salad

Definition for tosh (2 of 2)

tosh2
[ tosh ]
/ tɒʃ /
Scot.

verb (used with object)

to make neat or tidy.

adjective

neat; tidy.

Origin of tosh

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First recorded in 1770–80; origin uncertain

OTHER WORDS FROM tosh

toshly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for tosh

tosh
/ (tɒʃ) /

noun

slang, mainly British nonsense; rubbish

Word Origin for tosh

C19: of unknown origin
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