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Definition of tosh

tosh

/tɒʃ/
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tosh Lexical Profile

tosh Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British Foolish, absurd, or meaningless talk, writing, or ideas; nonsense.

Example

"The critic dismissed the entire novel as sentimental tosh."

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• interjection

1

British Used to express dismissal, disbelief, or contempt regarding a statement considered foolish or untrue.

Example

"Tosh! You cannot seriously expect anyone to believe that excuse."

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• Nearby Words

torturous
torturously
tory
tosh
toss
tosser
tossup

Word Origin & Etymology

Dating to the mid-19th century in British slang, originally referring to stolen copper or valuables scavenged from sewers before shifting in the late 19th century to mean worthless rubbish or nonsense.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tosh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tosh
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