JOSH | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word JOSH in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of JOSH with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Josh

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

mid 19th century (as a verb): of unknown origin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: dʒɒʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

tease (someone) in a playful way

Short Definition:

tease someone in playful way

Examples:
  • he loved to josh people

Word: Josh

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: dʒɒʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

good-natured banter

Short Definition:

good-natured banter

Examples:
  • we found him tired-eyed and peaked—not a man for josh and chatter

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