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josh

UK/ˈd͡ʒɒʃ/ US/ˈd͡ʒɑʃ/ common

verb

1.

be silly or tease one another

  • “After we relaxed, we just kidded around”
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Origin

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

Phrases

  • rogan josh

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