josh

Meanings

Noun

• An instance of good-natured banter.

Verb

• To tease someone in a kindly or friendly fashion.
• To make or exchange good-natured jokes.

Origin

• American English, of disputed origin, but first attested in the mid-19th century as a verb. The earliest example is capitalized, so it is likely a nickname of the proper name Joshua (see more there). Perhaps it was taken as a typical name of an old farmer.