How Do You Spell JOSH?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɒʃ] (IPA)

The word "josh" is commonly spelled with the letters J-O-S-H. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced /dʒɒʃ/. The first sound is a voiced palato-alveolar affricate /dʒ/. The second sound is a short o vowel /ɒ/. The third sound is a voiceless postalveolar fricative /ʃ/. Together, these sounds create the unique and distinct pronunciation of "josh". While the word may be spelled differently in certain dialects or regions, this is the most commonly accepted spelling and pronunciation.

JOSH Meaning and Definition

1. Josh is a noun and a verb, colloquially used as a slang term primarily in American English. As a noun, it refers to light-hearted teasing, banter, or playful mockery exchanged between friends or acquaintances. It often involves good-natured jokes, comments, or sarcastic remarks made with the intention of amusing or entertaining others. The context in which "josh" is used is generally informal and friendly, creating an atmosphere of warmth and camaraderie among individuals.

   As a verb, to "josh" means to engage in this kind of light-hearted banter or teasing. It involves playfully mocking or teasing someone, usually with the purpose of eliciting laughter or amusement from both the joker and the recipient. This action is typically done between people who share a comfortable relationship, such as close friends or family members. The intention behind "joshing" is not to cause harm or offense, but rather to build rapport and strengthen social bonds through humor. It fosters a sense of camaraderie and shared understanding among individuals participating in the banter.

   The term "josh" is rooted in the concept of humor and camaraderie, emphasizing the lightheartedness and playfulness of interpersonal communication. It creates an environment where good-natured teasing is embraced and enjoyed, conveying a sense of warmth and fun within social relationships.

Top Common Misspellings for JOSH *

• johs 40%
• jose 20%
• josha 20%
• jush 20%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for JOSH

• joshep
• coush
• jojo
• johm
• wiosh
• joah
• jbsh
• fosh
• joshue
• doush
• josa
• gosht
• juish
• joseh
• joshau
• niosh
• woish
• joshs
• rosh
• whosh
• joh
• jonh
• goosh
• joyish
• joseoh
• porsh
• joohn
• jwish
• joesh
• joba
• joim
• jowish
• josb
• josph
• wosh
• coash
• jos
• johh
• joeph
• jewsh
• soshe
• jousha
• josua
• joghn
• moshi
• iwsh
• worsh
• poish
• jusu
• dosh
• joiho
• joob
• joub
• jogg
• josiah
• joir
• osh
• joy
• sos
• kosh
• vost
• jopeh
• joeh
• josy
• joshy
• jsh
• joshe
• koh
• msh
• jesh
• jwah
• jozso
• josaa
• Jasah
• korsh
• jbesh
• eoish
• lohh
• jopu
• oosz
• jysk
• jfso
• ooswh
• iosah
• jjjh
• jtyh
• jiesh
• wjohh
• jysz
• joiha
• jASHH
• djssh
• JySR
• jusuh
• VoSHS
• zouh
• JEHSH
• Jwesh
• Juesh
• Koysh
• jishh
• jissh
• joshae
• johseh

Etymology of JOSH

The etymology of the word "josh" is uncertain, and there are a few theories regarding its origin.

One theory suggests that the term might have originated from the name "Joshua". In the mid-19th century, "Joshua" was a popular name, and it began to be used as a noun to refer to any man. Over time, "Josh" became a shorter version of "Joshua" and started to be used as a verb meaning to tease or mock someone playfully.

Another theory proposes that "josh" might have derived from the slang term "joss", which was used in the 19th century to describe a practical joke or trick. This slang term evolved into "josh" over time, and its meaning expanded to include playful teasing.

Similar spelling words for JOSH

• Jose,
• Josiah,
• Joos,
• joke,
• jock,
• jog,
• joyous,
• joss,
• joshi,
• jook,
• joshua.

Plural form of JOSH is JOSHES

Conjugate verb Josh

CONDITIONAL

I would josh

you would josh

he/she/it would josh

we would josh

they would josh

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be joshing

you would be joshing

he/she/it would be joshing

we would be joshing

they would be joshing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have josh

you would have josh

he/she/it would have josh

we would have josh

they would have josh

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been joshing

you would have been joshing

he/she/it would have been joshing

we would have been joshing

they would have been joshing

FUTURE

I will josh

you will josh

he/she/it will josh

we will josh

they will josh

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be joshing

you will be joshing

he/she/it will be joshing

we will be joshing

they will be joshing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have joshed

you will have joshed

he/she/it will have joshed

we will have joshed

they will have joshed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been joshing

you will have been joshing

he/she/it will have been joshing

we will have been joshing

they will have been joshing

IMPERATIVE

you josh

we let´s josh

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to josh

PAST

I joshed

you joshed

he/she/it joshed

we joshed

they joshed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was joshing

you were joshing

he/she/it was joshing

we were joshing

they were joshing

PAST PARTICIPLE

joshed

PAST PERFECT

I had joshed

you had joshed

he/she/it had joshed

we had joshed

they had joshed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been joshing

you had been joshing

he/she/it had been joshing

we had been joshing

they had been joshing

PRESENT

I josh

you josh

he/she/it joshes

we josh

they josh

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am joshing

you are joshing

he/she/it is joshing

we are joshing

they are joshing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

joshing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have joshed

you have joshed

he/she/it has joshed

we have joshed

they have joshed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been joshing

you have been joshing

he/she/it has been joshing

we have been joshing

they have been joshing

I would have joshed

we would have joshed

you would have joshed

he/she/it would have joshed

they would have joshed