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Josh

//ˈd͡ʒɒʃ// name, noun, verb

Definitions

Proper Noun

1
A diminutive of the male given name Joshua.
"Senators Josh Hawley and Elizabeth Warren are teaming up on a bill that targets pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) as the health care industry faces growing scrutiny following last week's shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO."
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. transitive
""My dear Polly. I welcome criticism, but this is mere——" Lady Wetherby stroked his coat sleeve fondly. "Never mind, Algie, I was only joshing you, precious.[…]""
2
be silly or tease one another wordnet
3
To make or exchange good-natured jokes. intransitive
"We are old friends, did I not tell you? So I may, what you Americans call, josh with him."

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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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