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josh

v.
C1 Advanced US //ˈdʒɑʃ// UK //dʒˈɒʃ// josh

v. to tease someone in a friendly way. You use this when you are making jokes with a friend and do not mean to be serious.

v. to engage in playful, good-natured teasing or banter. Intransitive, though it can take a direct object in specific informal constructions.


SIMPLE

Don't get angry; I was only joshing.

CONTEXTUAL

The coworkers often josh each other about their sports teams during their lunch break.

COMPLEX

While the atmosphere in the locker room was competitive, the veterans would frequently josh the rookies to help ease their pre-game nerves.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is primarily intransitive; when used with an object, it often implies a lighthearted attempt to deceive or 'kid' someone.

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