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kibosh Definition

ki·bosh (bäs̸h′, ki bäs̸h)

noun

a thing that stops (something else): now usually in put the kibosh on, to put an end to; squelch or veto

Etymology: earlier also kyebosh < ? Ir cie bais, lit., cap of death: infl. in Eng by assoc. with bosh

kibosh Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • plan: Does yesterday's news also put the kibosh on government plans for a new generation of nuclear power plants to replace the old ones.

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