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Definition of kosh

kosh

verb

  • to be deliberately obscure or cryptic when telling a person something or answering a question.
    Stop koshing the question!
    Just quit koshing it and just give me a straight answer!
    • See more words with the same meaning: to lie.

    Last edited on Oct 22 1997. Submitted by Kaeori from Kansas City, MO, USA on Oct 22 1997.

origin

  • Kosh is the name of an alien on the science-fiction series Babylon 5. His speech was as described previously. The term has been used in the past by people on the internet familiar with the show.

    Last edited on Oct 22 1997. Submitted by Kaeori from Kansas City, MO, USA on Oct 22 1997.

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