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Meaning of josh in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /dʒɑʃ/

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  1. Verb

    josh

    Etymology

    mid 19th century (as a verb): of unknown origin

    Definitions

    1. be silly or tease one another

    Examples

    • « After we relaxed, we just kidded around »

    Derived terms

    • backchat
    • banter
    • give-and-take
    • jolly
    • raillery

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