joshes 1 of 2

noun

plural of josh
as in jokes
something said or done to cause laughter a close-knit family constantly exchanging lighthearted joshes at the dinner table

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joshes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of josh
1
as in teases
to make fun of in a good-natured way don't get all hot and bothered! I'm just joshing you

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2
as in quips
to make jokes a very outgoing man who joshes with everyone he meets

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  1. jokes
  2. teases
  3. laughs
  4. kids
  5. razzes
Noun
  • The story made public an incident that had apparently given rise to jokes and gossip at the Pentagon.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Those thick locks that inspired so many jealous jokes among your friends and their balding husbands.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of jokes
Verb
  • Inez, our colleague, teases me with all of the wonderful descriptions of the Wisconsin State Fair.
    — Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
  • This establishment of this family-friendly version of Castle Rock led to Pumpkinhead 2’s final scene, which teases the arrival of a menacing, giggly presence from Afraid of Clowns.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of teases
Noun
  • White elephant gift exchanges are a holiday party staple, bringing plenty of laughs, a little friendly competition and, of course, the occasional gift-stealing showdown.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Cohen is so naturally funny and quick with improvisation that there are plenty of laughs along the way.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of laughs
Verb
  • Pursuing big goals while parenting shows kids the value of hard work and resilience.
    — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 15 Sep. 2026
  • What everyday skills should kids practice before the first week of school?
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of kids
Verb
  • As Roy tries to make an Irish goodbye, Jamie affectionately razzes him for being hairy.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of razzes
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