tosh
Tosh (noun) means British informal: nonsense or rubbish. Example: “Don't listen to him, it's all tosh.”
How to use tosh
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dismissive British way of saying something is nonsense.
Informal, mainly British; often used to shut down an argument you think is silly.
Word forms
tosher comparative, more tosh comparative, toshed past tense, toshed past tense, toshes plural, toshes plural, toshes singular, toshes singular, toshest superlative, most tosh superlative
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Don't listen to him, it's all _____.
Etymology
From 19th-century British thieves' slang (cant), of uncertain origin — possibly a twist on "trash" or related to "toss."
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What does “tosh” mean?
The word “tosh” means british informal: nonsense or rubbish. In plain terms, a dismissive British way of saying something is nonsense.
How do you pronounce “tosh”?
“Tosh” is pronounced tosh (/tɑʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “tosh” in a sentence?
Here is “tosh” used in a sentence: “Don't listen to him, it's all tosh.”
What is another word for “tosh”?
Words with a similar meaning to “tosh” include nonsense.
What part of speech is “tosh”?
“Tosh” is a noun.
Where does the word “tosh” come from?
The word “tosh” dates back to around 1800. From 19th-century British thieves' slang (cant), of uncertain origin — possibly a twist on "trash" or related to "toss.".