Joss.
A unisex given name
Meaning & usage
A unisex given name A diminutive of the female given name Jocelyn.
A unisex given name A diminutive of the male given name Joseph.
A surname.
Where this word comes from
Verb usage evolved from the name of Joss Whedon, creator of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Firefly.
To invalidate a fan theory or original element of a fanwork through the introduction of new canon or retconning.
Where this word comes from
Verb usage evolved from the name of Joss Whedon, creator of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Firefly.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.