noun
tosh
tosh
Tosh (noun) means British informal: nonsense or rubbish. Example: “Don't listen to him, it's all tosh.”
noun
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British informal: nonsense or rubbish.
"Don't listen to him, it's all tosh."
"She dismissed the rumour as complete tosh."
How to use tosh
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dismissive British way of saying something is nonsense.
When to use it
Informal, mainly British; often used to shut down an argument you think is silly.
Common pairings
complete tosh
a load of tosh
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Word forms
- Plural
- toshes
- Third person singular
- toshes
- Past tense
- toshed
- Comparative
- tosher, more tosh
- Superlative
- toshest, most tosh
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Etymology
From 19th-century British thieves' slang (cant), of uncertain origin — possibly a twist on "trash" or related to "toss."
Class of 1800
tosh joined the language around 1800.
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Rhymes for tosh
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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.".
