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kibosh

/ˈkaɪˌbɑʃ/

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What does kibosh mean?

noun

  1. (slang) Only used in put on the kibosh and put the kibosh on: something which checks or restrains.

verb

  1. (slang) To decisively put a stop to or terminate (someone or something).
More meanings (2)

noun

  1. (obsolete, rare, slang) Bosh, nonsense.
  2. (obsolete, rare, slang) Chiefly preceded by the: fashion, style.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈkaɪˌbɑʃ/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/kaɪˈbɑʃ/
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