Josh
/dʒɒʃ/
Definitions
2 meaningsA given name, typically for males.
/dʒɒʃ/
A person's name
Josh went to the park.
💡 Simply: It's just someone's name, like saying 'Hey, my name is Josh!'
👶 For kids: A name for a boy!
More Examples
I met a new friend named Josh today.
How It's Used
"Josh is a common name for boys in the United States."
To tease playfully; to make fun of someone or something in a good-natured way.
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To tease or make fun of someone or something in a playful way
They were just josh-ing each other about their mistakes.
💡 Simply: To make fun of someone in a friendly way, like when you tell a silly joke to a friend to make them laugh.
👶 For kids: To be silly and joke around with someone.
More Examples
Stop josh-ing around and get serious!
He joshed his friend, making him laugh.
She said that he was josh-ing with his friends.
How It's Used
"He was just josh-ing me when he said I looked silly."
A shortened form of the name Joshua, ultimately derived from Hebrew, meaning "God is salvation." Now used as a name and, informally, as a verb.
The verb 'josh' is relatively modern and originates from the name Joshua. While the name has historical roots, the verb usage is more recent, emerging in the late 19th century in the USA.
Memory tip
Think of a friendly person named Josh.
Word Origin
""God is salvation""