name
Joshy
name
1
A male given name, an affectionate nickname for Joshua.
"Everyone in his family still calls him Joshy."
adj
1
Full of lighthearted teasing or banter.
"The interview had a joshy, casual tone rather than a formal one."
How to Use Joshy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA nickname for Joshua, or an adjective describing playful, teasing banter.
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Etymology
Formed from "josh" (to tease) plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y."