tosh

tosh

1 [tosh]
noun Chiefly British Informal.
nonsense; bosh.

Origin:
1890–95; perhaps blend of trash + bosh1

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tosh

2 [tosh] Scot.
verb (used with object)
1.
to make neat or tidy.
adjective
2.
neat; tidy.

Origin:
1770–80; origin uncertain

tosh·ly, adverb
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Tosh is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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tosh (tɒʃ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
slang chiefly (Brit) nonsense; rubbish
 
[C19: of unknown origin]

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