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Joshy

name
1
A male given name, an affectionate nickname for Joshua.
"Everyone in his family still calls him Joshy."
adj
1
Full of lighthearted teasing or banter.
"The interview had a joshy, casual tone rather than a formal one."

How to Use Joshy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA nickname for Joshua, or an adjective describing playful, teasing banter.

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Etymology

Formed from "josh" (to tease) plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y."

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