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josh

josh

 
pronunciation:
jash
parts of speech:
transitive verb & intransitive verb, noun
features:
Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: transitive verb & intransitive verb
inflections: joshes, joshing, joshed
definition: (informal) to make fun of or tease, but in a gentle and kind way.
Don't worry; we're just joshing you!
synonyms:
kid, rib, tease
similar words:
jape, jest, joke, rag, wisecrack
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part of speech: noun
definition: a joke or teasing remark that is meant kindly.
similar words:
jape, jest, joke, twit