Associations to the word «Kibosh»
Wiktionary
KIBOSH, noun. (slang) (dated) Nonsense, bosh. [19th c.]
KIBOSH, noun. (slang) A checking or restraining element. Only used in put the kibosh on.
KIBOSH, noun. (slang) (dated) Fashion; style.
KIBOSH, verb. (transitive) To decisively terminate.
Dictionary definition
KIBOSH, verb. Stop from happening or developing; "Block his election"; "Halt the process".
Wise words
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