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Sam vs Josh - What's the difference?

sam | josh |

As an adjective sam

is (etymology 1 only, spelled specifically to distinguish it from etymology 2 ).

As a noun josh is

good natured banter.

As a verb josh is

to tease someone in a kindly fashion.

sam

English

Proper noun

(s)
  • , a diminutive or shortening of Samuel'', or rarely of ''Samson .
  • .

    • Noun

    (-)
  • (Ireland, informal) The (Sam Maguire Cup) awarded to the All-Ireland GAA football winning team.

    • Derived terms

    * Silent Sam

    Anagrams

    * English unisex given names ----

    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