bosh
10 synonyms for bosh, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Nonsense; empty or foolish talk.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use bosh
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pure bosh
a load of bosh
talk bosh
Sounds dated and informal — mostly heard in British English, often from older speakers.
Etymology
Borrowed into English from Ottoman Turkish boş, meaning "empty" or "unoccupied," after appearing in the popular 19th-century novels of James Morier.
Full origin of bosh →Frequently asked questions
What does “bosh” mean?
The word “bosh” means nonsense; empty or foolish talk. In plain terms, a slightly old-fashioned British word for nonsense or rubbish talk.
How do you pronounce “bosh”?
“Bosh” is pronounced bosh (/bɑʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bosh” in a sentence?
Here is “bosh” used in a sentence: “That excuse is complete bosh — nobody believes it.”
What part of speech is “bosh”?
Depending on how it is used, “bosh” can be a noun and an intj.
Where does the word “bosh” come from?
The word “bosh” dates back to around 1800 and comes from Ottoman Turkish. Borrowed into English from Ottoman Turkish boş, meaning "empty" or "unoccupied," after appearing in the popular 19th-century novels of James Morier.
How many meanings does “bosh” have?
“Bosh” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: nonsense; empty or foolish talk.
