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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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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
Noun
  • Modi’s gestures, pauses and mannerisms have been turned into viral edits that turn his own words into political jokes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • Even the president’s jokes about his bad jokes fell flat, and he was widely ridiculed for the comedy routine afterward.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of jokes
Verb
  • As viewers see at the end of the film, Chessy the Cat (voiced by Awkwafina) teases that there’s more to the story, something that’s become a signature of all of the films.
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
  • Elsewhere, the trailer teases the reunion of Jessel Taank, Lichy and Silva, alongside newcomers Daisy Toye, Erika Hammond and Hailey Glassman.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 21 July 2026
Definition of teases
Noun
  • How was Clements able to tailor his writing for a wide audience but still give them plenty of laughs?
    — William Earl, Variety, 24 July 2026
  • Matt’s Ocean’s Thirteen costar, George Clooney, brought the laughs at the film’s premiere in Las Vegas in 2007.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of laughs
Verb
  • Idaho law mandates that kids age 14 or younger wear a life jacket on the water, according to the city.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 22 June 2026
  • For children ages four and up, there’s the Adventure Zone kids club with indoor slides and arts and crafts, while fish feeding and guided nature walks happen at the Eco Centre.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Definition of kids
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