Cabosh
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cabosh is a noun meaning The entirety of something. (usually in the phrase "the whole cabosh").
Meaning
The entirety of something. (usually in the phrase "the whole cabosh").
More Meanings
- To put the cabosh on.
- Alternative form of kibosh Only used in put the cabosh on.
Example Sentences
She would drive into Leeston to that posh hairdresser's, 'Sue and Nicky', and have the whole cabosh, especially a rinse to bring out the copper glints in her hair.
On the other hand, however, it is my sincere hope that pipers as a community backed by the Scottish Pipers' Association, will do their utmost to cabosh any such project.
Out in Kansas one of these masters cum An bought at least ten miles of land around, To work the whole cabosh with boughten nigs, To keep the Eastern boys from settlin' there.
But Colonel Robertson has gone to Vlady and his place has been taken by a typical Britisher in the person of Consul Hodgson, who took correct measures of the situation and in less than 48 hours herded the whole cabosh back into their own compounds.
Word Forms
- caboshes
- caboshing
- caboshed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include boodle, kibosh, bosh, kibbosh, shebang, kablooey.
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