josh
Definitions
name
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.
A city mentioned in the Book of Mormon.
noun
An instance of good-natured banter.
verb
To tease someone in a kindly or friendly fashion.
"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.[…]"
To make or exchange good-natured jokes.
We are old friends, did I not tell you? So I may, what you Americans call, josh with him.
“Cut that joshing out,” she said, coolly and briskly. “Who do you think you are talking to? Your check, please. Oh, Lordy!—”