noun
Street Slang
tosh
TOSH · noun · informal
Nonsense, rubbish; also a friendly form of address.
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Definitions
1
Nonsense or rubbish.
“That's a load of old tosh.”
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2
An informal, chiefly London way of addressing a man, similar to 'mate'.
“Alright, tosh, what can I get you?”
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tosh In A Sentence
That's a load of old tosh.
Alright, tosh, what can I get you?
Origin & Usage
British slang, 19th century; origin uncertain.
People Also Ask
What does 'tosh' mean?
Most often it means nonsense or rubbish, as in 'a load of old tosh'. In London it can also be a friendly way of addressing a man, like 'mate'.
How do you use 'tosh' to mean nonsense?
You'd say 'That's a load of old tosh' to dismiss something as rubbish or untrue.
Is 'tosh' rude?
No. Meaning nonsense it's a mild put-down of an idea, not a person, and as a term of address it's actually friendly.
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