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josh.

An instance of good-natured banter.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. An instance of good-natured banter.

Where this word comes from

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

verb
  1. To tease someone in a kindly or friendly fashion.

    transitive
  2. To make or exchange good-natured jokes.

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

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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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.