Definitions
be silly or tease one another
Word origin
Disputed origin, first attested in the mid-19th century. The earliest example is capitalized, therefore is likely derived from the proper name Joshua.
Used in a sentence
“"My dear Polly. I welcome criticism, but this is mere——" Lady Wetherby stroked his coat sleeve fondly. "Never mind, Algie, I was only joshing you, precious.[…]"”
“We are old friends, did I not tell you? So I may, what you Americans call, josh with him.”
““Cut that joshing out,” she said, coolly and briskly. “Who do you think you are talking to? Your check, please. Oh, Lordy!—””
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Tease lightly”4 letters
02“Tease playfully”4 letters
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