bosh Meaning & Definition
What Does Bosh Mean?
Bosh is used as a noun meaning Nonsense. As an interjection, it means An expression of disbelief or annoyance. As an interjection, it means An expression of speedy and satisfactory completion of a simple or straightforward task.
Word Facts for Bosh
| Part of speech | noun, interjection, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /bɒʃ/ |
| Synonyms | tosh, tarradiddle and twaddle |
| Plural | boshes |
| Verb forms | boshes, boshing, boshed |
Bosh Definition (Noun)
- Nonsense.
Bosh as an Interjection
- An expression of disbelief or annoyance.
Noun
- The lower part of a blast furnace, between the hearth and the stack.
Noun
- A figure.
to cut a bosh — "to make a figure"
Interjection
- An expression of speedy and satisfactory completion of a simple or straightforward task.
Bosh as a Verb
- To consume (illicit drugs).
Noun
- A fiddle (musical instrument).
Synonyms of Bosh
Bosh in a Sentence
to cut a bosh — "to make a figure"
Word Forms & Grammar
bosh (uncountable)
bosh
bosh (plural boshes)
bosh (third-person singular simple present boshes, present participle boshing, simple past and past participle boshed)
Words That Rhyme With Bosh
Origin of Bosh
Origin 1: Borrowed from Ottoman Turkish بوش (boş, “empty, unoccupied”). Entered popular usage in English from the novels of James Justinian Morier.
Origin 2: Probably from German, compare Böschung, böschen
Origin 3: Compare German Posse (“farce, burlesque”), Italian bozzo (“a rough stone”), bozzetto (“a rough sketch”).
Origin 4: An onomatopoeic formation, imitating a sudden blow.
Bosh: Your Questions Answered
Is bosh a noun or an interjection?
Bosh is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an interjection and a verb.
What is another word for bosh?
Close synonyms of bosh are tosh, tarradiddle and twaddle. See the full list of bosh synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of bosh?
The plural of bosh is boshes.
What is the past tense of bosh?
The past tense of bosh is boshed. The present participle is boshing.