Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

josh

verb
/dʒɒʃ/
Definition
To joke or tease someone in a playful manner.
Examples
  • She loves to josh with her friends during lunch.
  • He was just joshing when he said he could run a marathon without training.
  • Don’t take him seriously; he’s just joshing around!
Meaning
The act of making fun of someone or engaging in light-hearted banter.
Synonyms
  • tease
  • joke
  • banter
  • kid