Joss
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dʒɒs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Joss is a noun meaning (countable) A Chinese household divinity; a Chinese idol.
Meaning
(countable) A Chinese household divinity; a Chinese idol.
More Meanings
- (countable) A heathen divinity.
- (uncountable, informal) Luck.
Example Sentences
She had twisted a piece of heather into her mail box for good joss, and this was the safety signal.
Don't forget they're mostly just joss-worshipping heathen an' they don't get no kick out of the more classy breeds o' religion. Though I guess there ain't that much diff'rence. It ain't many's so Lord Almighty in theirselves that they don't need a joss of some sort, an' I guess it's what yu think about him matters not the sort o' joss.
Word Forms
- josses
Synonyms for joss
Depending on context, synonyms include chance, fortune.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include goss, ross, housegod, godhead, anito, jinn.
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