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plural of josh
Synonyms of joshes
(Entry 1 of 2)
something said or done to cause laughter
- a close-knit family constantly exchanging lighthearted joshes at the dinner table
Synonyms for joshes
- boffolas,
- boffs
- (or boffos),
- cracks,
- drolleries,
- funnies,
- gags,
- giggles
- [chiefly British],
- japes,
- jests,
- jokes,
- laughs,
- nifties,
- one-liners,
- pleasantries,
- quips,
- ribs,
- sallies,
- waggeries,
- wisecracks,
- witticisms,
- yuks
- (or yucks also yaks or yocks)
- [slang]
Words Related to joshes
- knee-slappers,
- panics
- [slang],
- riots,
- screams,
- thigh-slappers
joshes
verb
present tense third-person singular of josh
Synonyms of joshes (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to make fun of in a good-natured way
- don't get all hot and bothered! I'm just joshing you
Synonyms for joshes
Words Related to joshes
Phrases Synonymous with joshes
- goofs on
- [slang],
- takes the mickey out of
- [British]
2
to make jokes
- a very outgoing man who joshes with everyone he meets
Synonyms for joshes
Words Related to joshes
Phrases Synonymous with joshes
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