josh

(jäs̸h)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

Informal to ridicule in a good-humored way; tease jokingly; banter

Origin: < ?

noun

good-humored joking

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See josh in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb joshed, josh·ing, josh·es
verb, transitive
To tease (someone) good-humoredly.
verb, intransitive
To make or exchange good-humored jokes; banter. See Synonyms at banter.
noun
A teasing or joking remark.

Origin:

Origin: Origin unknown

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Related Forms:

  • joshˈer noun
  • joshˈing·ly adverb

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