joshes
Pokes fun at
Joshes is the third-person singular of josh, meaning to tease or joke with someone in a good-natured way: He joshes her about her cooking.
The word suggests playful ribbing rather than mean-spirited mockery.
As a noun, joshes are instances of such teasing: His joshes were always affectionate.
ribs
Thoracic bone set
razzes · roasts · pokes fun · wisecracks · taunts · mocks · goofs · chaffs · twits · heckles
buddies
Informal term for friends
coworkers · teammates · friends · camaraderie · rapport · bonding · affection · playfulness · warmth · good-natured
seriousness of discourse
josheslectures
Formal instructional talks
admonishes · sermonizes · reprimands · exhorts · harangues
sincerity of speech
joshesinsults
Disparaging remarks
criticizes · berates · lectures · admonishes · chastises
- Josh Brolin
- Drake and JoshNickelodeon teen sitcom
- rogan joshBraised meat in red sauce
- Josh Allen
- Josh Hartnett
- Josh Hutcherson