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josh | gosh |

As a proper noun Josh

is a diminutive form of the male given name Joshua.

As a noun josh

is good natured banter.

As a verb josh

is to tease someone in a kindly fashion.

As an interjection gosh is

a mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm as to be put in place of “God”, particularly in fear of saying the Lord’s name in vain.

josh

English

Proper noun

(en proper noun) (wikipedia Josh)
  • A diminutive form of the male given name Joshua.
  • A city mentioned in the Book of Mormon

    • References

    * Definition 2: * Definition 2: English diminutives of male given names

    gosh

    English

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • (euphemistic) A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm as to be put in place of “God”, particularly in fear of .
    • Gosh , I didn’t realize I’d cause so much trouble!
    Gosh I’d love to go to that concert!

    See also

    * damn

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