joss

¹

[ jos ]

noun

1. a Chinese house idol or cult image.

joss

²

[ jos ]

noun

, British, Australian Informal.

1. a foreman or boss.

joss

/ dʒɒs /

noun

1. a Chinese deity worshipped in the form of an idol

Word History and Origins

Origin of joss¹

1705–15; < Chinese Pidgin English < Portuguese deos < Latin deus god

Origin of joss²

First recorded in 1855–60; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of joss¹

C18: from pidgin English, from Portuguese deos god, from Latin deus

Example Sentences

Such was Bigham's form after his time in the velodrome with the Danish squad that in September 2021, he broke the men's British hour record, one day after his now wife, British cyclist Joss Lowden, set a new women's world hour record.

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Joss Naylor, who was born in Cumbria and known as the King of the Fells, died last month aged 88.

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They walked in front of the cortege to "lead Joss home", with the service being held at St Olaf's Church.

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The Fell Runners Association said it had been "Joss's wish that his funeral should be a colourful celebration of his life".

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Posting on social media, the group said Mr Naylor's family had requested "all attendees walk in front of the cortege to lead Joss home, with those carrying club flags in the front".

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