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cosh

UK/kɒʃ/ uncommon dated slang uk
noun (1) verb (1)

noun

1.

a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people

Synonyms

verb

1.

hit with a cosh, usually on the head

Origin

Probably from Romani košter (“stick”).

Phrases

  • chemical cosh
  • cosh pocket
  • liquid cosh
  • under the cosh

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