josh
The word “josh” has 1 syllable: josh
It's pronounced as /dʒɑːʃ/
What is synonym and antonym for josh?
In the thesaurus, “josh” has 8 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for josh along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for josh
Meanings of josh
- noun
- An instance of good-natured banter.
- verb
- To tease someone in a kindly or friendly fashion.
- To make or exchange good-natured jokes.
Example Sentences
- We like to josh each other during lunch, but it’s all in good fun.
- Don’t take him seriously — he’s just trying to josh with you.
- They spent the evening telling stories and having a good josh about old times.
- I knew he was trying to josh me when he claimed he’d run a marathon yesterday.
- She loves to josh her little brother about his messy room.
On this page you'll find 8 synonyms or another words to josh, such as: fun, joke, joking, kid, laugh, sally, tease.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- banter
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- bluffness
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- boldness
- brazenness
- brusqueness
- cackle
- causerie
- chaff
- chat
- chatter
- cheek
- chin music
- chin-wag
- chitchat
- chutzpah
- coarseness
- colloquy
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- conference
- crack
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- cuteness
- debate
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- dig
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- discourtesy
- disrespect
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- drollness
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- facetiousness
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- impertinence
- impoliteness
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- impudence
- incivility
- insolence
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- insult
- jangle
- jaw
- jest
- jesting
- joke
- joshing
- kidding
- laugh
- lip
- mocking
- mouth
- nasty reply
- natter
- nerve
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- nothings
- palaver
- parley
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- retort
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- ribbing
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- riposte
- rudeness
- sally
- sass
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- small talk
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- surliness
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badinage
bandying
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- arguing
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- battle
- bicker
- bunt
- challenge
- clash
- consider
- contend
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- debating
- deliberate
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- discussing
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- drive
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- jesting
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- fun
- give-and-take
- humor
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- persiflage
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- repartee
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