kibosh

[ kahy-bosh, ki-bosh ]

noun

, Informal.

1. nonsense.

kibosh

/ ˈkaɪˌbɒʃ /

noun

1. put the kibosh on
   to put a stop to; prevent from continuing; halt

verb

1. tr to put a stop to

Word History and Origins

Origin of kibosh¹

First recorded in 1830–40; of obscure origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of kibosh¹

C19: of unknown origin

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. put the kibosh on, Informal. to put an end to; squelch; check:

   Another such injury may put the kibosh on her athletic career.

More idioms and phrases containing kibosh

see put the kibosh on .

Example Sentences

On Tuesday, Rogan said that Harris' campaign put the kibosh on certain topics during a potential interview, which led him to decline.

From Salon

When pressed with the idea Wednesday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledged he couldn’t totally kibosh it.

From Los Angeles Times

Erica Donald, Aaron’s wife of four years and mother of two children, did her best to put the kibosh on such speculation in a 16-second video Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times

He is supremely fit and has been reinvigorated by his shiny new left knee, though he has recently been kiboshed by a dicky hamstring.

From BBC

A recount in a Silicon Valley congressional race could theoretically put a kibosh on a three-way runoff in November.

From Los Angeles Times