Josh

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A diminutive of the male given name Joshua.
  2. A city mentioned in the Book of Mormon.
noun
  1. An instance of good-natured banter.
verb
  1. To tease someone in a kindly or friendly fashion.
  2. To make or exchange good-natured jokes.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒɒʃ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Josh.wav /ˈd͡ʒɑʃ/

Word forms

Josh joshes joshing joshed

Etymology

Disputed origin, first attested in the mid-19th century. The earliest example is capitalized, therefore is likely derived from the proper name Joshua.

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