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(jäs̸h)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

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

Origin: < ?

noun

good-humored joking

Related Forms:

josher noun
joshingly adverb

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

Related Forms:

joshˈer noun

joshˈing·ly adverb

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