kibosh meaning

UK US

kibosh (verb): stop from happening or developing.

Definition of kibosh

  1. stop from happening or developing
    • Block his election
    • Halt the process

    Synonyms: stop, halt, block

    Type of: prevent

    Kinds: embargo, stay

Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with KI · words ending in SH · 6-letter words

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