josh
pronunciation
How to pronounce josh in British English:
UK [dʒɒʃ]
How to pronounce josh in American English:
US [dʒɑʃ]
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- Verb:
- be silly or tease one another
Word Origin
- josh (v.)
- "to make fun of, to banter," 1845, American English; according to "Dictionary of American Slang," the earliest example is capitalized, hence it is probably from the familiar version of the proper name Joshua, but just which Joshua, or why, is long forgotten. Perhaps it was taken as a typical name of an old farmer. The word was in use earlier than the career of U.S. humorist Josh Billings, pseudonym of Henry Wheeler Shaw (1818-1885), who did not begin to write and lecture until 1860; but his popularity after 1869 may have influence that of the word.About the most originality that any writer can hope to achieve honestly is to steal with good judgment. ["Josh Billings"] Related: Joshed; joshing.
Example
- 1. Josh habib lay in a dirt field , gasping for air .
- 2. Josh continued to type furiously on his keyboard .
- 3. I think josh is becoming too mature for us .
- 4. When are you gonna tell josh 's mother what happened ?
- 5. Josh said you remembered something .