Definitions for Kibosh
ˈkaɪ bɒʃ, kɪˈbɒʃki·bosh

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1. stop, halt, block, kiboshverb

   stop from happening or developing

   "Block his election"; "Halt the process"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. kiboshnoun

   A checking or restraining element.

2. Etymology: . Possibilities include:

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1. kibosh

   Kibosh is a term used to refer to something that serves as a restraining or checking element, bringing an end to something. It can also mean to decisively reject or squelch something. For instance, in a sentence, "The heavy rainfall certainly put the kibosh on our picnic plans."

Matched Categories

1. • Prevent

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce Kibosh?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Kibosh in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Kibosh in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Kibosh in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Kibosh in a Sentence

1. Barbara Hall:

   LEONARD I've failed, Chris. I can't locate the white collective unconscious. CHRIS I wouldn't feel too bad about that. You know, western culture hasn't really carried the baton on folklore and mythology. The rise of Christianity put the kibosh on it--the gospel hits the number one best-seller list and everything else gets remaindered.

2. Paul Offit:

   There was concern this would be misunderstood -- that people would think myocarditis was associated with vaccine, a colleague who was on the call said' This could put the kibosh on teenage vaccination.'.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Kibosh
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Kibosh
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Kibosh